West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 5401: Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 5401 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on February 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Relating to voting in West Virginia elections while residing overseas. Primary sponsor: Joe Funkhouser (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Funkhouser | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Jim Butler | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 18 |
| Lori Dittman | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 63 |
| Flanigan | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Phil Mallow | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 75 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Ian Masters | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 91 |
| Erica Moore | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 15 |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 136, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026
- To Governor 3/30/2026
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal
- Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal
- To Governor 3/30/2026 - Senate Journal
- Effective ninety days from passage
- Completed legislative action
- House Message received
- Communicated to Senate
- House requests Senate to concur in changed effective date
- Effective January 1, 2027 (Roll No. 652)
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