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WV HB4694

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Drennan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles to deactivate the bar codes on expired or expiring driver's licenses when a person renews their license
  • Aims to prevent businesses from inadvertently selling alcohol and tobacco products to underage individuals using expired licenses
  • Amends §17B-2-12a of the West Virginia Code regarding license issuance, expiration, and renewal
  • Directs the DMV commissioner to implement the barcode deactivation program and propose legislative rules for implementation
  • Introduced January 21, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Government Organization

Legislative Description

To require that when a person’s driver’s license expires, the bar code on the back of the license expires as well.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Government Adminstration

1/23/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Administration1/23/2026
Government Organization1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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