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WV HB5220
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joe Funkhouser
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AI Summary
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Amends West Virginia Code §3-1-37 to allow persons conducting normal activities that typically occur at polling place locations during non-election periods to be present within 100 feet of the entrance while polls are open
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Removes the existing exemption for persons who "conduct business" within 100 feet of a polling place entrance
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Prohibits these persons from entering the voting room for any non-essential purpose while voting is being conducted
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Maintains existing electioneering prohibitions for all persons present at polling locations, regardless of their reason for being there
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Introduced by Delegates Funkhouser, Moore, Akers, and Ridenour at the request of the West Virginia Secretary of State for the 2026 regular session
Legislative Description
Relating to clarifying persons permitted to be present in a polling place during an election period for non-voting activities that normally occur at that location
Elections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/5/2026