Prevents foreign nationals from influencing U.S. elections through financial contributions.

West Virginia SB520 aims to safeguard election integrity by prohibiting foreign nationals from making financial contributions to influence U.S. elections, ballot initiatives, and other political processes. The bill defines "foreign national" broadly to include individuals, governments, corporations, and other entities based outside the U.S. It also prohibits soliciting, accepting, or making contributions from foreign nationals. Violations carry civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

Prevents foreign nationals from influencing U.S. elections through financial contributions.

West Virginia SB520 aims to safeguard election integrity by prohibiting foreign nationals from making financial contributions to influence U.S. elections, ballot initiatives, and other political processes. The bill defines "foreign national" broadly to include individuals, governments, corporations, and other entities based outside the U.S. It also prohibits soliciting, accepting, or making contributions from foreign nationals. Violations carry civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.