Relating to election integrity

HB 3238 requires all West Virginia elections to use paper ballots exclusively and restricts absentee voting eligibility to only active U.S. military members (Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard) or voters with disabilities. The bill eliminates current absentee categories, including voters traveling for work or education, college students, first responders, and those using emergency absentee ballots. It takes effect for the 2026 primary election and applies to all subsequent primary and general elections. This change directly affects most voters who currently qualify for absentee voting by mail or in person. The legislation removes provisions allowing absentee voting for reasons like medical confinement, incarceration (non-felony), or remote work.