Providing for election reform and protections

HB 4864 requires West Virginia counties to make all election data - including voting records, system logs, and audit files - publicly accessible under the state's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to any registered voter, removing all standard exemptions for this information. It mandates random physical inspections of electronic voting systems, restricts certain software, and establishes hand-counting procedures for verification. The bill directly affects all West Virginia counties using electronic voting systems and registered voters seeking election data transparency. Key provisions become effective immediately upon passage, shifting election data access from limited official review to direct public disclosure.