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WV HB5408
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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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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