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WV HB4671

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement in West Virginia to immediately turn over any individual determined to be in the country illegally to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation

  • Creates a felony offense for individuals apprehended a second time after being previously determined to be in the country illegally

  • Second offense carries a mandatory state penitentiary sentence of 3-5 years, followed by transfer to ICE for deportation upon release

  • Prohibits state entities, local entities, and law enforcement agencies from overriding this article or federal immigration policy, referencing existing provisions in §15-16-1 et seq.

Legislative Description

Relating to illegal immigrants

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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