Bill > HB4551

This bill, titled the "West Virginia Safe Trucking Act of 2026," amends existing state law to require individuals holding a non-domiciled commercial driver's license or learner's permit in West Virginia to possess a valid work visa and provide proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or valid passport, to verify their identity while operating a commercial motor vehicle, with "non-domiciled" referring to individuals who do not reside in West Virginia as defined by federal regulations. The bill also introduces penalties for violations, including fines of up to $3,000 for commercial motor carriers whose drivers violate these new identification requirements, and for drivers found operating a commercial motor vehicle without meeting these requirements, they face prohibition from driving in the state, a misdemeanor charge with potential fines up to $1,000, imprisonment up to 90 days, or both, and if the carrier cannot pay the fine or provide a compliant driver within 12 hours of notification, the owner of any cargo may arrange for its transfer.

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