HB 5236·WV·house
The purpose of this bill is to ensure compliance with state law requiring ballot tabulating equipment to not be connected to the internet, by requiring random inspections by the Secretary of State, including all necessary reporting.
In CommitteeFiled Feb 5, 2026
Sponsor: Moore
Latest Action
To House Judiciary
Feb 5, 2026
Summary
The bill orders each county commission to check all precinct voting machines before an election and report the results to the Secretary of State. The Secretary must then randomly audit at least 10 % of machines in five counties and make the findings public. Any machine found connected to the internet cannot be used until it is fixed.
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