HB5275

Providing the circumstances that a qualified voter is authorized to vote an absentee ballot by mail

Introduced·2/5/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB5275 outlines circumstances for qualified voters to vote absentee ballots by mail.

West Virginia HB5275 amends the Code of West Virginia to specify conditions under which qualified voters can cast absentee ballots by mail. Eligible voters include those with physical disabilities, uniformed services members, overseas voters, and those temporarily residing outside the county. Other conditions include being confined due to illness, injury, or advanced age, and being a qualified first responder on duty during an election. The bill also allows voters to vote absentee if they are temporarily outside the county due to personal or business travel, education, or employment.

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History

Feb 5

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 5

House

To Judiciary

Feb 5

House

Introduced in House