West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 5236: 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 committee Last action February 5, 2026: To House Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 5236 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Erica Moore (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): To House Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Erica Moore (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.