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WV HB5218

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to notify respondents when a potential election law violation is identified, including notice of the violation, a summary of facts, and instructions for responding
  • Mandates respondents submit a written response to the Secretary of State's office within 10 business days of receiving notice
  • Amends West Virginia Code §3-8-8, which governs the State Election Commission's powers to investigate election law violations
  • Introduced February 5, 2026, at the request of the Office of the Secretary of State and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Providing that the Secretary of State shall notify a respondent of an election law complaint

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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