WV HB3017

County commissions must inspect all precinct ballot tabulating equipment at least one week before in-person voting begins to verify no modems, SIM cards, or internet connectivity exist, then submit inspection reports to the Secretary of State

Any tabulating equipment found non-compliant with the state's internet connectivity prohibition cannot be used in elections until the Secretary of State confirms compliance

The Secretary of State must conduct a pre-election audit at least 14 days before election day, examining a minimum of 10% of precinct tabulating equipment in at least five randomly selected counties

Audit and inspection reports must include verification of no modems or SIM cards, confirmation that equipment was sealed after inspection, documentation of corrective actions for any issues, and signatures of officials conducting the review

The Secretary of State must annually report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance on emerging technological threats and vulnerabilities affecting electronic voting equipment security