HB 5231: The purpose of this bill is to require counties to utilize separate voting machines from those used for voting in an election, and to require testing of the automatic tabulating equipment prior to its use in an election.

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HB 5231 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 require counties to utilize separate voting machines from those used for voting in an election, and to require testing of the automatic tabulating equipment prior to its use in an election. Primary sponsor: Erica Moore (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): To House Judiciary.

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