Bill > HB3238

This bill amends West Virginia's election laws by mandating paper ballots for all elections and significantly restricting absentee voting. Specifically, the bill requires that all voting be conducted using paper ballots, with voters having the option to choose between open, sealed, or secret ballot methods. Starting with the 2026 primary election, absentee voting will be limited exclusively to active members of the United States Armed Forces (which includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard) and individuals who are handicapped or disabled. This represents a dramatic reduction from the current law, which previously allowed absentee voting for numerous reasons such as temporary absence from the county, medical conditions, disability, employment constraints, and participation in specific government or educational programs. By narrowing absentee voting eligibility, the bill aims to modify existing election procedures, potentially impacting voter accessibility and participation in West Virginia's electoral process.

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