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WV HB4099
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chuck Horst
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Law enforcement officers who stop a driver with such an invalid license must issue a citation for driving without a license
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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
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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