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WV SB615

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Craig Hart

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires any individual determined to be in the country illegally by local, state, or federal law enforcement in West Virginia to be immediately turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for deportation

  • Creates a felony offense for individuals apprehended a second time after being previously determined to be in the country illegally

  • Establishes a penalty of 3 to 5 years in a state penitentiary for the second offense, followed by immediate transfer to ICE for deportation upon release

  • Prohibits state entities, local entities, and law enforcement agencies from overriding this article or federal immigration policy

  • Adds a new Article 17 titled "Illegal Immigration" to Chapter 61 of the West Virginia Code

Legislative Description

Requiring persons with illegal immigration status be turned over to ICE

Courts

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/10/2026
Judiciary1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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