HB 4099
To disallow the recognition of a drivers license issued by another state to any undocumented immigrant
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill prohibits West Virginia from accepting or recognizing driver’s licenses issued by other states to individuals who are undocumented immigrants and unable to prove legal presence in the United States. Specifically, it targets driver’s licenses that are exclusively for undocumented immigrants or are substantially similar to licenses issued to legal residents. If a person operates a vehicle in West Virginia with an invalid out-of-state license, they will receive a citation. The bill also directs the Department of Transportation to maintain a public list of out-of-state licenses that are not valid in West Virginia.
Key provisions
- Driver’s licenses issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants are invalid in West Virginia.
- Licenses substantially similar to those issued to legal residents are also considered invalid.
- Law enforcement can issue citations to drivers using invalid out-of-state licenses.
- The Department of Transportation must maintain a public list of invalid out-of-state licenses.
Who is affected
- Undocumented immigrants
- Law enforcement officers
- Motor vehicle drivers
- The Department of Transportation
- Residents of West Virginia
Notable changes
- West Virginia will no longer recognize driver’s licenses issued by other states to undocumented immigrants.
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