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WV HB5423

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes out-of-state driver's licenses and student identification cards (high school and college) from the list of valid identifying documents for voting purposes in West Virginia

  • Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue driver's licenses in a distinct color for documented non-citizens of the United States, separate from licenses issued to drivers under 18, ages 18-21, and adults

  • Prohibits West Virginia from recognizing out-of-state driver's licenses issued to individuals without legal immigration status, making it a violation to operate a vehicle in the state with such a license

  • Restricts driver's license eligibility to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, conditional permanent residents, and valid visa holders, with licenses for non-citizens expiring when their legal residency status expires

  • Retains valid West Virginia driver's licenses, U.S. passports, government employee IDs, military IDs, and voter registration cards with photos as acceptable identification for voting

Legislative Description

To ensure that illegal aliens do not vote or operate a motor vehicle in the state.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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