HB4148

Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.

Chamber Passed·2/27/26

West Virginia HB4148 mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for real estate salesperson license applicants.

West Virginia HB4148 amends the West Virginia Real Estate License Act to require applicants for real estate salesperson licenses to submit proof of United States citizenship. This bill adds a new requirement for applicants to provide satisfactory evidence of their legal citizenship in the United States, in addition to completing the required education course and passing the examination. The bill also reiterates that no salesperson’s license can be issued in the name of an entity unless each member or officer who will engage in the real estate business obtains a license.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 94–0 · Feb 27
Current
Government Organization Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
5
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 219)

94 Yea

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0 Nay

6 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 23

1:00 PM

Standing Committee on Government Organization Meeting

Feb 16

1:00 PM

House Committee on Government Organization Meeting

History

Mar 4

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Mar 4

Senate

To Government Organization

Mar 4

Senate

To Government Organization