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WV HB4694
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/21/2026
Primary Sponsor
Sarah Drennan
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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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