West Virginia SB126 defines offenses and penalties for preventing or obstructing election activities.

West Virginia SB126 amends the state code to clarify offenses related to preventing or obstructing election activities. It establishes criminal penalties for acts such as preventing an election officer or worker from entering or exiting a polling place, or obstructing the holding of an election. The bill also specifies that these offenses can be committed by force, intimidating language, or physical acts. The penalties include fines and potential jail time. The bill eliminates the offense of failure to assist in preventing intimidation, disorder, or violence at the polls.

West Virginia SB126 defines offenses and penalties for preventing or obstructing election activities.

West Virginia SB126 amends the state code to clarify offenses related to preventing or obstructing election activities. It establishes criminal penalties for acts such as preventing an election officer or worker from entering or exiting a polling place, or obstructing the holding of an election. The bill also specifies that these offenses can be committed by force, intimidating language, or physical acts. The penalties include fines and potential jail time. The bill eliminates the offense of failure to assist in preventing intimidation, disorder, or violence at the polls.