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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is requiring that voting shall be by paper ballot; and providing that only active members of the United States Armed Forces, which consist of six services: the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and the Coast Guard, or persons who are handicapped and disabled may vote absentee ballots.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all voting must be conducted using paper ballots and restricts the ability to vote via absentee ballots to only active members of the United States Armed Forces, which includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard, or individuals who are handicapped and disabled. This change will take effect starting with the primary election in 2026 and will apply to all subsequent primary and general elections.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4691&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4691%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4691 |
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