WV HB4682

Prohibits law enforcement from using surveillance technologies including facial recognition, license plate readers, surveillance drones, gun recognition, and digital identity ecosystems without a warrant based on probable cause targeting a specific person

Classifies unauthorized use of prohibited technologies as a felony punishable by minimum one year and one day imprisonment plus fines of at least $10,000 per occurrence

Requires political subdivisions currently using any prohibited technologies to immediately discontinue implementation and use

Creates a private cause of action allowing individuals whose rights were violated to sue offending officers or officials directly

Declares these surveillance and AI technologies constitute "unreasonable searches" under both the U.S. Fourth Amendment and West Virginia Constitution Article 3-5