HB5236

West Virginia HB5236 mandates inspections and audits of ballot tabulating equipment to ensure compliance with state law prohibiting internet.

West Virginia HB5236 requires county commissions to inspect all precinct tabulating equipment before the in-person voting period to ensure no modems or sim cards are installed and that the equipment is sealed and nonnetworked. The county commissions must submit reports to the Secretary of State, who will then conduct a pre-election audit of a minimum of 10 percent of the equipment in at least five randomly chosen counties. Equipment found noncompliant will not be used until confirmed compliant. Reports must include verification of non-connectivity and any actions taken to mitigate errors.