Elections; absentee voting, cure process, delayed effective date.

This legislation formalizes the process for voters to "cure" or fix minor errors on their absentee ballot envelopes, such as missing signatures or incomplete addresses, ensuring their vote is still counted. It requires local election officials to notify voters promptly if a problem is identified so they have the opportunity to provide the missing information before the certification deadline. By establishing a uniform, statewide standard for correcting these clerical oversights, the bill aims to reduce the number of rejected ballots and increase voter participation across Virginia. While it provides a safety net for voters, it also creates additional administrative requirements for local registrar offices in Arlington and across the Commonwealth to manage these notifications and updates within a short timeframe before election results are finalized.