Voter registration; list maintenance activities, cancellation procedures, required record matches.

This legislation updates Virginia's voter registration procedures to strengthen the accuracy of the state’s voter rolls. It establishes clearer, mandatory protocols for election officials to identify and remove ineligible voters, such as those who have passed away or moved out of the Commonwealth. The bill requires the Department of Elections to utilize more frequent data matching across state and federal records to ensure registration lists remain current. For Arlington residents, these changes are designed to enhance election integrity by preventing duplicate registrations and minimizing clerical errors. While the policy aims to streamline administrative processes, it also implements stricter verification requirements that may impact how and when voter statuses are updated, ensuring that only eligible, active residents remain on the rolls for upcoming local and statewide elections.