This bill proposes to amend the Code of West Virginia by adding a new section, 17B-1A-3, which explicitly states that driver licenses issued in other states to undocumented immigrants will not be recognized as valid in West Virginia. The bill defines these invalid licenses as those issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants who cannot prove lawful presence in the United States, as well as licenses that resemble those issued to lawful residents but are marked to indicate the holder's undocumented status.

Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement officers must issue citations to individuals driving with these invalid licenses. To support enforcement and inform the public, the Department of Motor Vehicles is required to maintain a list of out-of-state driver license classes that are deemed invalid in West Virginia on its website. This legislation aims to clarify the state's stance on the recognition of out-of-state licenses for undocumented immigrants and enhance public safety on the roadways.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17B-1A-3