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WV SB1007
Bill
Status
2/19/2026
Primary Sponsor
Robbie Morris
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AI Summary
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Establishes new category for U.S. citizens temporarily residing abroad to vote absentee if they were last domiciled in West Virginia, hold valid proof of citizenship, have not established permanent residency elsewhere, and intend to return to West Virginia
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Creates "overseas federal election voter" category for U.S. citizens born outside the country whose parent, legal guardian, or spouse was last domiciled in West Virginia, allowing them to vote in federal elections only
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Defines "overseas State and federal voter" as U.S. citizens residing abroad with uncertain return intent who were last domiciled in West Virginia, allowing participation in both state and federal elections
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Removes language allowing persons residing outside the U.S. to vote based solely on where they were last domiciled, replacing it with more specific eligibility criteria
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Adds definitions for "federal election" (presidential, vice presidential, Senate, and House races) and "state election" (Governor, constitutional officers, legislature, and constitutional amendments)
Legislative Description
Relating to voting in WV elections while residing overseas
Elections
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/19/2026