West Virginia HB4586 prohibits state procurement of electric vehicles made with forced labor components.

West Virginia HB4586 amends the state code to prohibit government entities and spending units from procuring electric vehicles or their components if they were made using forced labor. The bill defines forced labor as work obtained by force, fraud, or coercion. It also prohibits procurement if the vehicle or component was produced using oppressive child labor. The bill sets a fine of $10,000 per false or misleading statement or the total price paid for the vehicle or component for violations.

West Virginia HB4586 prohibits state procurement of electric vehicles made with forced labor components.

West Virginia HB4586 amends the state code to prohibit government entities and spending units from procuring electric vehicles or their components if they were made using forced labor. The bill defines forced labor as work obtained by force, fraud, or coercion. It also prohibits procurement if the vehicle or component was produced using oppressive child labor. The bill sets a fine of $10,000 per false or misleading statement or the total price paid for the vehicle or component for violations.