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WV HB4671
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Chris Anders
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AI Summary
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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
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Creates a felony offense for individuals apprehended a second time after being previously determined to be in the country illegally
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Second offense carries a mandatory state penitentiary sentence of 3-5 years, followed by transfer to ICE for deportation upon release
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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
No bill text available