The bill amends sections of the West Virginia Code to allow voters who have changed their address within the same county to vote in their new precinct without casting a provisional ballot, provided they show proof of their new address and the change is updated in the state-wide voter registration system by the county clerk prior to the canvass. Specifically, during the early in-person voting period, these voters can cast their ballots in the precinct corresponding to their new address without facing challenges related to their registration status.

Additionally, the bill clarifies procedures for voters whose registration records indicate an old address but who have moved within the same county. It allows these voters to update their registration at the polling place and vote without challenge if they are found on the registration records during the canvass. The bill also includes provisions for voters with inactive registration status, requiring them to affirm their current residence under penalty of perjury if they wish to vote. Overall, the changes aim to streamline the voting process for individuals who have recently moved within the county, enhancing accessibility and reducing the need for provisional ballots.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 3-1-41
Engrossed Version: 3-1-41
Enrolled Version: 3-1-41, 3-2-31, 3-3-3