This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to expand absentee voting eligibility by allowing voters aged 65 and older to vote absentee by mail. Specifically, it modifies the existing law regarding who can vote absentee by replacing the phrase "physical disability or immobility due to extreme advanced age" with "any voter who has attained the age of 65." This change aims to simplify the criteria for absentee voting for older voters, ensuring they can participate in elections without needing to demonstrate a specific medical condition.

Additionally, the bill maintains the existing provisions for absentee voting for various other circumstances, including confinement due to illness or injury, absence from the county for travel or education, and participation in the Address Confidentiality Program. The bill also retains the eligibility for electronic absentee ballots for voters with physical disabilities and those serving in the military or overseas. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance voter accessibility for seniors while preserving the current framework for absentee voting in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 3-3-1