Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Voting Rights Act of 2026 - Counties and Municipal Corporations” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Prohibiting the imposition or application of a method for electing the governing body of a county or municipal corporation that impairs the ability of members of a protected class to elect candidates of the members' choice or influence the outcome of an election by diluting or abridging the rights of voters who are members of a protected class; authorizing the Attorney General and any other person to bring a certain action in the county where the violation allegedly occurred for injunctive relie
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Jan 15, 2026
Hearing · Jan 27, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Feb 1, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 4, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 6, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 10, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable with Amendments · Apr 9, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 25, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed with Amendments · Mar 26, 2026
The numbers
2
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 157 (as of Aug 30, 2026).