HB4596

Prohibiting subdivisions and local entities from adopting policies that prohibit or restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement.

Introduced·1/20/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4596 prohibits local entities from adopting policies that restrict cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement.

West Virginia HB4596 aims to prevent local entities from enacting policies that hinder cooperation with federal immigration law enforcement. The bill mandates that state funds be withheld from any entity that adopts such policies and fails to comply within 90 days of notice. Additionally, state funds will be denied for the fiscal year following a final judicial determination of intentional violation. The State Auditor is tasked with implementing these rules among state agencies distributing funds to municipalities or counties.

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History

Jan 20

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 20

House

To Judiciary

Jan 20

House

Introduced in House