HB 5561·WV·house
Refer instances of election fraud to the attorney general for prosecution
In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Kimble
Latest Action
To House Judiciary
Feb 16, 2026
Summary
The measure changes how election‑fraud allegations are handled in West Virginia. Instead of county prosecutors, the Secretary of State must forward suspected fraud to the Attorney General, who can then pursue criminal charges. This aims to centralize enforcement and ensure consistent prosecution across the state.
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