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WV HB5225

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

  • Prohibits operating an unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) on election day above polling place grounds or within 100 feet of the outside entrance to a polling place building
  • Violation constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of $100 to $1,000, up to one year in jail, or both
  • Requested by the West Virginia Secretary of State's Office
  • Amends existing state law governing prohibited uses of unmanned aircraft systems (§61-16-2)
  • Introduced February 5, 2026, and referred to the House Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Relating to prohibiting any person to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle over a polling place on election day

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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