Clarifies the definition of electioneering and outlines prohibited activities near polling places.
West Virginia HB5228 amends the state code to clarify the definition of electioneering, specifying prohibited activities such as displaying signs, distributing campaign materials, and soliciting votes near polling places. It exempts certain activities, like news media exit polling, from the definition. The bill also outlines penalties for violations, which include fines and potential jail time. Election officials and law enforcement are permitted to enforce these laws and maintain order.
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