WV HB2970

Requires absentee voters to complete a separate form with their name, address, date of birth, signature, and either the last four digits of their Social Security number, driver's license number, or state ID number, which must be placed inside the ballot envelope

Removes the requirement for voter identification information and signature to be printed on the outside of the absentee ballot envelope (Envelope No. 2), moving this information to an internal form to protect voter privacy during mail transit

Election officials must verify the voter registration information form and confirm the provided information and signature match the voter's official registration record before processing the ballot

Voters without a Social Security number, driver's license, or state ID must sign an attestation under oath, witnessed by a person of their choice, confirming they lack such identifying information

Adds metered mail marks as acceptable postmarks for determining whether absentee ballots were mailed by election day