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WV HB4596
Bill
Status
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Tresa Howell
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state entities, local entities, and law enforcement agencies from adopting or maintaining policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration enforcement
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Entities that violate the article have 90 days to come into compliance after receiving notice or face loss of state funding
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State funds will be denied for the fiscal year following any final judicial determination that an entity intentionally violated the article
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Authorizes the State Auditor to adopt rules implementing the funding denial provisions for state agencies that distribute funds to municipalities and counties
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Introduced January 20, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary
Legislative Description
Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement.
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/20/2026