HB4935

Relating to requiring paper ballots in all elections

Introduced·1/29/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4935 mandates paper ballots for all elections, banning electronic voting systems.

West Virginia HB4935 requires paper ballots in all elections, prohibiting the use of electronic voting systems. The bill mandates that all votes be hand-counted and that voters present a government-issued photo identification card to be eligible to vote. It repeals existing provisions that authorized the use of electronic voting systems and establishes new standards for voting system accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

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History

Jan 29

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 29

House

To Judiciary

Jan 29

House

Introduced in House