West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

HB 4694 — To require that when a person’s driver’s license expires, the bar code on the back of the license expires as well.

Last action — To House Government Adminstration

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Government Organization

  5. To House Government Adminstration

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 142 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (142)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4694 do?
To require that when a person’s driver’s license expires, the bar code on the back of the license expires as well.
Who sponsors HB 4694?
HB 4694 is sponsored by Sarah Drennan (Republican), Michael Hornby (Republican), Michael Hite (Republican), Kathie Hess Crouse (Republican), Erica Moore (Republican), Lori Dittman (Republican), Jonathan Kyle (Republican), Tristan Leavitt (Republican), Jeffrey Stephens (Republican), and Dave Foggin (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4694?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 4694?
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