This bill proposes the establishment of the Unauthorized Alien Transport Program within the Department of Homeland Security's Division of Administrative Services in West Virginia. It defines "inspected unauthorized alien" as an individual who has been processed and released into the United States by the federal government without formal admission, in accordance with 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, while ensuring compliance with federal law.

Additionally, the bill grants the Division of Administrative Services the authority to contract for services necessary to implement the program and to adopt rules for its operation. It also includes a provision for the program's expiration on June 30, 2028. Overall, the bill seeks to address the challenges posed by inspected unauthorized aliens in West Virginia through a structured transport program.

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