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WV HB4447

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rick Hillenbrand

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits election officials from mailing or delivering absentee ballot applications to voters unless specifically requested by the voter, an immediate family member, or a caregiver
  • Makes it a misdemeanor for election officials to send unsolicited absentee ballot applications, punishable by up to $500 fine and/or six months imprisonment
  • Prohibits any non-official person from distributing more than 10 unsolicited absentee ballot applications, with the same misdemeanor penalties
  • Requires absentee ballot applications to be available at county clerk offices and on the Secretary of State's official website
  • Allows qualified first responders to vote by electronic absentee ballot during emergencies, with applications accepted from 13 days before an election until 5:00 p.m. the day before

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the delivery of unsolicited absentee ballot applications to any person who has not specifically requested one from the county clerk

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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