SB 802
Establishing system for tracking receipt and status of absentee voter ballots
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill creates a system for tracking the receipt and status of absentee voter ballots in West Virginia. The Secretary of State will establish a website or mobile app that provides voters with updates on their ballot’s status, including when it was received, whether it was accepted or rejected, and when it was mailed. Voters can choose to receive notifications via email, text message, or both, and their email addresses and phone numbers will be kept confidential.
Key provisions
- Establishes an electronic tracking system to monitor absentee ballot status.
- Requires the system to record the date a ballot application is received, accepted, or denied.
- Specifies information to be recorded regarding ballot mailing or delivery dates.
- Allows voters to opt-in to receive notifications via email or text message.
- Protects voter email addresses and telephone numbers as confidential information.
- Details the information provided to voters if a ballot is returned as undeliverable.
- Requires notifications to be sent when a ballot is accepted for tabulation.
- Outlines procedures for curing issues with ballot applications or return envelopes.
Who is affected
- West Virginia Voters
- West Virginia Secretary of State
- County Election Officials
- Political Campaigns
- Voter Advocacy Groups
Notable changes
- Requires a publicly accessible tracking system for absentee ballots.
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