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WV SB1007

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robbie Morris

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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