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WV HB4843

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

James Akers

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits businesses from using scanner technology to collect personally identifiable information from consumers' driver's licenses or ID cards, including driver's license numbers, social security numbers, and medical history
  • Allows scanner technology to be used solely to verify a consumer's age, with no other personal data collection permitted
  • Defines "scanner technology" as devices that capture information from bar codes or magnetic strips on state-issued IDs, store records, and can transfer data for archiving and database purposes
  • Classifies violations as unfair or deceptive acts under West Virginia's consumer protection laws, subjecting violators to existing penalties under Article 6
  • Adds new section §46A-6-111 to the West Virginia Code governing general consumer protection

Legislative Description

Relating to consumer protection and the collection of certain personally identifiable information.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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