West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5225: Relating to prohibiting any person to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle over a polling place on election day
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5225 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to prohibiting any person to operate an unmanned aerial vehicle over a polling place on election day. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): To House Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Scot Heckert | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 13 |
| Josh Holstein | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To House Judiciary
- Introduced in House
- To Judiciary
- Filed for introduction