This bill proposes the establishment of the Unauthorized Alien Transport Program within the Division of Administrative Services of the West Virginia Department of Homeland Security. It defines "inspected unauthorized alien" as an individual who has been processed and released by the U.S. Government without formal admission under the federal Immigration and Nationality Act. The bill expresses legislative findings that the Federal Government has inadequately secured the nation's borders, leading to an increase in the number of inspected unauthorized aliens. The program aims to facilitate the transport of these individuals within the United States, in accordance with federal law, and allows the division to contract for necessary services to implement the program.

Additionally, the bill grants the division the authority to adopt rules for the program's implementation and sets an expiration date for the article on June 30, 2028. This legislative initiative reflects a response to the perceived challenges posed by the influx of inspected unauthorized aliens in West Virginia, aiming to create a structured approach to their transport.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 15A-14-1, 15A-14-2