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WV HB5236
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erica Moore
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AI Summary
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County commissions must inspect all precinct ballot tabulating equipment at least one week before in-person voting begins to verify equipment is not connected to the internet
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Inspections must confirm no modems or SIM cards are installed in tabulators, and equipment must be sealed immediately after inspection with signed reports submitted to the Secretary of State
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Any tabulating equipment found non-compliant with internet connectivity prohibitions cannot be used in elections until the Secretary of State confirms compliance
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Secretary of State must conduct pre-election audits of at least 10% of precinct tabulating equipment in a minimum of five randomly selected counties no later than 14 days before election day
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Audit reports must be made available for public inspection and include verification of no modems/SIM cards, confirmation of proper sealing, and any required corrective actions
Legislative Description
The purpose of this bill is to ensure compliance with state law requiring ballot tabulating equipment to not be connected to the internet, by requiring random inspections by the Secretary of State, including all necessary reporting.
Elections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/5/2026