HB5219

Relating to defining residence for the purpose of registration and voting in West Virginia

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

Defines residence for voter registration and voting in West Virginia.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to define residence for the purpose of voter registration and voting. It outlines various scenarios and exceptions, such as temporary moves for education or government service, and clarifies that a person's usual sleeping area is controlling for residency. It also specifies that school teachers moving temporarily for teaching purposes and students attending college can claim their temporary location as their domicile for voting purposes.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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3
RRR
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Calendar

Feb 16

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Feb 16

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 13

House

Markup Discussion

Feb 12

House

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Feb 11

House

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