HB4694

To require that when a person’s driver’s license expires, the bar code on the back of the license expires as well.

Introduced·1/21/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4694 mandates deactivation of driver's license bar codes upon expiration to prevent underage sales of alcohol and tobacco.

West Virginia HB4694 amends the Code of West Virginia to deactivate bar codes on driver's licenses when they expire. This measure aims to prevent businesses from selling alcohol and tobacco products to underage individuals. The bill requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to deactivate bar codes on expired or expiring licenses when a person renews their license. The commissioner may provide a license with deactivated bar codes at their discretion. The bill also proposes legislative rules to implement these provisions.

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Government Administration Committee
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History

Jan 23

House

To House Government Adminstration

Jan 21

House

Filed for introduction

Jan 21

House

To Government Organization