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WV SB61
Bill
AI Summary
- Prohibits counting any ballot cast in a manner not expressly provided by West Virginia election law, with no exceptions for technical errors in ballot submission procedures
- Mandates that provisional ballots shall not be counted by election officials on election day, changing previous discretionary language from "may" to "shall"
- Explicitly bars counting ballots cast in incorrect precincts, except for voters with disabilities whose assigned polling location is not accessible
- Creates a misdemeanor offense (fine $1,000-$10,000, up to 1 year imprisonment) for violations of provisional ballot counting procedures
- Establishes a felony offense (fine $10,000-$20,000, 1-5 years imprisonment) for knowingly counting absentee ballots that miss deadlines or lack required voter signatures
Legislative Description
Prohibiting acceptance of illegal ballots cast in any election
Elections
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/3/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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