SB59

Relating to voter eligibility and residency requirements

Complete·4/1/26

Clarifies voter eligibility and residency requirements in West Virginia.

This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify voter eligibility and residency requirements. It specifies that a person must be a legal resident of the state, county, or municipality where they intend to vote. Factors that may demonstrate residency include physical presence, time spent in the area, reasons for residency, intent to remain, vehicle registration, driver's license address, receipt of state or federal benefits, and payment of property or income taxes.

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Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

33 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 9

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal