Absentee ballot applications; unlawful to solicit in person from individuals in any hospital, etc. (SB63)
Introduced By
Sen. Bill Stanley (R-Moneta) with support from co-patron Sen. Dick Black (R-Leesburg)
Progress
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Description
Elections; solicitation of absentee ballot applications or ballots. Makes it unlawful for anyone to solicit, in person, absentee ballot applications or ballots from individuals in any hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility. The prohibition does not apply to family members or to general or assistant registrars, electoral board members, or their staffs. A violation of the section is a Class 1 misdemeanor under 24.2-1017. View Full Text »
Status
01/17/2012: Awaiting a Vote in the Privileges and Elections Committee
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