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WV HB5561

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Kimble

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Secretary of State to refer potential election fraud cases to the West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Institute instead of county prosecuting attorneys
  • The Prosecuting Attorneys Institute would appoint a special prosecuting attorney to review the Secretary of State's investigational findings and determine whether to initiate criminal proceedings
  • Amends §3-1A-6 of the West Virginia Code regarding the powers and duties of the Secretary of State as chief election official
  • Makes minor grammatical updates throughout the section, changing phrases like "shall have the authority to" to "may"
  • Introduced February 16, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution

Elections

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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