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WV HB4489

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gary Howell

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue certified copies of birth, death, marriage, and divorce records beginning July 1, 2026, subject to State Registrar rules
  • Requires DMV to collect a minimum fee of $12 plus the State Registrar's actual cost for each vital record copy, with the $12 retained by DMV and remaining fees transmitted monthly to the State Registrar
  • Mandates a memorandum of understanding between the Department of Health and DMV Commissioner to implement the program, including security protocols, audit requirements, and training for DMV staff
  • Requires the MOU to address eligibility verification for requesters, proper identification methods, and inventory monitoring for security paper usage

Legislative Description

Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Finance

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2026
Energy and Public Works1/19/2026

Full Bill Text

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