WV SB640

Prohibits public disclosure of street addresses and employer information for individuals who make political contributions or loans, blocking release through government websites or Freedom of Information Act requests

Creates a $1,000 civil penalty per report that contributors can recover from government agencies that improperly disclose their protected information

Establishes a misdemeanor criminal penalty for state or local officers or employees who knowingly disclose protected contributor information, punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or one year in jail

Removes the requirement that financial statements distinguish between contributions from individuals versus those from partnerships, firms, associations, committees, organizations, or groups

Introduced January 28, 2026, by Senators Azinger, Charnock, Helton, and Z. Maynard and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee