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WV HB4935
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/29/2026
Primary Sponsor
Henry Dillon
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AI Summary
- Requires all elections in West Virginia to use paper ballots that must be hand-counted, prohibiting the use of electronic voting systems
- Mandates voters present a government-issued photographic identification card to be eligible to vote in all elections
- Repeals Article 4A of the election code, eliminating 34 sections governing electronic voting systems, including provisions for vote-recording devices, automatic tabulating equipment, and central counting centers
- Removes the provision allowing direct recording electronic voting systems to satisfy accessibility requirements for voters with disabilities at polling places
- Maintains existing federal voting system standards requiring voter verification, error correction opportunities, and audit capacity through permanent paper records
Legislative Description
Relating to requiring paper ballots in all elections
Elections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/29/2026
Full Bill Text
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