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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erica Moore | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Jeff Campbell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 46 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Sarah Drennan | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Mike Hite | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 92 |
| Laura Kimble | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 71 |
| Mickey Petitto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 70 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Pritt | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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