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WV SB812
WV SB812Prohibiting any person to operate unmanned aerial vehicle over polling place on election day
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Introduced
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to prohibit any person from operating an unmanned aerial vehicle over a polling place or within the electioneering zone on election day.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit any person from knowingly and intentionally operating an unmanned aerial vehicle, commonly known as a drone, on election day above the grounds of a polling place or within 100 feet of the outside entrance to the building housing the polling place, with violations being a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 to $1,000 or jail time of up to one year, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/06/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=812&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb812%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=812 |
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