SB520

Preventing foreign financial contributions in domestic political processes

Introduced·1/20/26
Intr Text

Prevents foreign nationals from influencing U.S. elections through financial contributions.

West Virginia SB520 aims to safeguard election integrity by prohibiting foreign nationals from making financial contributions to influence U.S. elections, ballot initiatives, and other political processes. The bill defines "foreign national" broadly to include individuals, governments, corporations, and other entities based outside the U.S. It also prohibits soliciting, accepting, or making contributions from foreign nationals. Violations carry civil and criminal penalties, including fines and imprisonment.

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Judiciary Committee
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History

Jan 20

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 20

Senate

To Judiciary then Finance

Jan 20

Senate

Introduced in Senate