FailedFiled Jan 14, 2026
Sponsor: Elías Coop-González (R)
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S Senate requests House to concur
Mar 14, 2026
Summary
The bill requires every West Virginia employer to create an E‑Verify account, verify each new employee’s work authorization before hiring, and keep verification records. It creates steep civil penalties, possible jail time, and license revocation for employers who hire unauthorized workers or falsify records. The measure also gives employers who use E‑Verify an affirmative defense against violations.
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