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2023 SESSION

23104376D
SENATE BILL NO. 1516
Offered January 20, 2023
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding in Article 6 of Chapter 1 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-124.2, relating to elections; general provisions and administration; guidance to local election officials from third parties.
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Patron-- Stanley
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Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding in Article 6 of Chapter 1 of Title 24.2 a section numbered 24.2-124.2 as follows:

§ 24.2-124.2. Guidance to local election officials from third parties.

Any election official who receives guidance pertaining to voter registration or the administration of elections from any instrument of the federal government, any civil society group, or any other third party that is not an agent of the Commonwealth shall immediately report such receipt to the Department. No election official shall implement such guidance without written authorization by the Department.