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WV HB4099

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Horst

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Driver's licenses issued by other states exclusively to undocumented immigrants would not be recognized as valid in West Virginia and would not authorize the holder to operate a motor vehicle in the state

  • Applies to licenses issued to individuals who could not prove lawful presence in the United States, including licenses with markings indicating the holder did not provide proof of lawful status

  • Law enforcement officers who stop a driver with such an invalid license must issue a citation for driving without a license

  • The West Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles would be required to maintain a public list on its website of out-of-state license classes considered invalid in the state

  • Amends the Code of West Virginia by adding new section §17B-1A-3 to the Driver License Compact article

Legislative Description

To disallow the recognition of a drivers license issued by another state to any undocumented immigrant

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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