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WV SB602

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Hamilton

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "interdicted person" designation for DUI offenders, requiring them to carry a special driver's license or ID card marked "No Alcohol Sale" with a prominent red stripe, prohibiting them from purchasing alcohol

  • Courts may designate first-time DUI offenders as interdicted persons for a discretionary time period; courts must designate repeat offenders with a prior DUI conviction within 10 years as interdicted persons

  • Establishes fees of $50 for an interdicted person license or ID card and $30 for duplicates, with offenders responsible for all associated costs

  • Allows individuals to voluntarily apply for interdicted person status, with a minimum 30-day waiting period before they can remove the restriction

  • Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to develop training programs for verifying interdicted person status and to propose rules for implementation

Legislative Description

Requiring repeat DUI offenders to carry ID indicating they may not purchase alcohol

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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