SB 812 West Virginia Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Prohibiting any person to operate unmanned aerial vehicle over polling place on election day

SB 812 prohibits operating drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) above polling places or within 100 feet of a polling place entrance on election day. This law directly affects anyone flying drones near voting locations during elections, including recreational users, commercial operators, and others. Violating this prohibition is a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $1,000 or up to one year in jail. The bill aims to prevent potential disruptions or security concerns at polling sites on election day.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
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