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WV HB5408

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kayla Young

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits West Virginia government entities from disclosing personal information (name, address, SSN, photos, criminal history, medical records) for federal immigration enforcement without a judicial warrant from a federal or state court
  • Requires anyone requesting personal information from government entities to provide their name, contact information, and a sworn statement under penalty of perjury about whether the request is for immigration enforcement purposes
  • Mandates annual reporting by December 31 each year to the attorney general and legislature on the number of immigration-related information requests received and how many were granted or denied
  • Bars future information sharing with any person or entity found to have previously misused personal information for immigration enforcement in violation of the law
  • Applies to all state, county, and municipal departments, bureaus, boards, commissions, and officers created by constitution, statute, or agency action

Legislative Description

Relating to personal information disclosure

Courts

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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