SB812

Prohibiting any person to operate unmanned aerial vehicle over polling place on election day

Introduced·2/6/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB812 prohibits operating unmanned aerial vehicles over polling places on election day.

West Virginia SB812 makes it a misdemeanor to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle over a polling place or within 100 feet of the entrance on election day. Violators face fines between $100 and $1,000, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. Exceptions include law enforcement operations and news organizations conducting legitimate newsgathering at altitudes over 400 feet. The bill aims to ensure privacy and security at polling places.

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History

Feb 6

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 6

Senate

To Judiciary

Feb 6

Senate

Introduced in Senate