Allows voters aged 65 and older to vote absentee in West Virginia.
West Virginia HB5133 amends the state's voting code to allow voters aged 65 and older to vote absentee. This change adds advanced age as a reason for absentee voting eligibility, alongside other conditions like disability, illness, or being an overseas voter. The bill specifies that voters must meet certain criteria to qualify for absentee voting, including being absent from the county during voting hours or having a physical disability. This provision aims to make voting more accessible for elderly residents.
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