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WV HB4694
WV HB4694To require that when a person’s driver’s license expires, the bar code on the back of the license expires as well.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to deactivate barcodes from expired driver's licenses to prevent businesses from selling alcohol and tobacco products to underage children.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when a person renews their driver's license and presents their expired or expiring license, the barcodes on that old license must be deactivated by the commissioner, who is the head of the division responsible for issuing driver's licenses. This provision aims to prevent businesses from mistakenly accepting expired licenses as valid identification, particularly in preventing the sale of age-restricted products like alcohol and tobacco to underage individuals.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (10)
Sarah Drennan (R)*,
Kathie Crouse (R),
Lori Dittman (R),
Dave Foggin (R),
Mike Hite (R),
Mike Hornby (R),
Jonathan Kyle (R),
Tristan Leavitt (R),
Erica Moore (R),
Jeffrey Stephens (R),
Last Action
To House Government Adminstration (on 01/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4694&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Motor Vehicles, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=951490358 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4694%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4694 |
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