Relating to prohibiting the release of addresses and names of employers of persons who make contributions to political elections

HB 5066 would amend West Virginia election law to prohibit the public release of employers' names and addresses for individuals who contribute more than $250 to political campaigns in a single election cycle. Currently, campaign finance reports require disclosure of contributors' major business affiliation and occupation (including employer details) for such contributions, but this bill would make it illegal to share that specific information with the public. The measure directly affects donors who give over $250, shielding their employer information from public view. Violations would be punishable as a misdemeanor under the new provisions.