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2013 SESSION


CHAPTER 537
An Act to amend and reenact § 24.2-711.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to absentee ballots; confirmation of receipt.
[S 1145]
Approved March 18, 2013

 

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1.  That § 24.2-711.1 of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:

§ 24.2-711.1. Absentee ballots; confirmation of receipt; notice of reason for rejection.

A. The Secretary, in coordination with local election officials, shall implement a free-access system by which a voter may determine:

1. Whether the voter's application for an absentee ballot has been received and accepted; and

2. Whether the voter's absentee ballot has been received and the current status of the absentee ballot.

B. The electoral board of each county and city shall send a written explanation of the reason for rejection of an absentee ballot to the voter whose absentee ballot is rejected within ninety 90 days of the date on which the ballot is rejected. The State Board of Elections shall promulgate instructions to implement the provisions of this section.