HB 4934
Verification of voter’s physical address by Secretary of State
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill changes the requirements for verifying a voter’s physical address. Currently, the Secretary of State is required to ensure that voter registration information accurately reflects a voter’s physical address. The bill expands this requirement by allowing voters to authorize a third party to verify their address on their registration record, providing an alternative method for the Secretary of State to confirm residency.
Key provisions
- Requires the Secretary of State to verify voter residence.
- Allows voters to authorize a third party to verify their address.
- Addresses penalties for inaccurate voter registration information.
- Updates existing penalties for unlawful registration practices.
- Specifies penalties for knowingly providing false address information.
Who is affected
- Registered Voters
- County Registrars
- Clerks of County Commission
- Secretary of State’s Office
- West Virginia Residents
Notable changes
- Introduces a mechanism for third-party address verification.
- Expands the Secretary of State’s verification responsibilities.
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsor
Kump
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