Virginia House Joint Resolution 45: Constitutional amendment; qualifications of voters, 16-year-olds permitted to vote.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Constitutional amendment (first reference); qualifications of voters; 16-year-olds permitted to vote. Provides that, notwithstanding the requirement that a voter shall be 18 years of age, any person who is 16 years of age or older and is otherwise qualified to vote shall be permitted to register to vote and to vote in local elections.

Latest action

Continued to next session in Privileges and Elections (Voice Vote) (2026-01-30)

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