This bill amends West Virginia's Code to address criminal offenses related to preventing or obstructing election activities. It specifies that such offenses can be committed through force, intimidating language, or physical acts. The bill establishes several new offenses, including preventing election officers or workers from performing their duties, obstructing the holding of an election, and preventing voters from attending elections or exercising their right to vote. Additionally, it introduces penalties for these offenses, classifying them as misdemeanors with fines up to $2,000 or confinement for up to one year.

The bill also eliminates the previous offense related to the failure to assist in preventing intimidation, disorder, or violence at polling places. The changes aim to clarify the actions that constitute obstruction or prevention of election activities and to ensure that appropriate penalties are in place for those who violate these provisions. Overall, the legislation seeks to enhance the integrity of the electoral process in West Virginia.

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Introduced Version: 3-9-10