Verifying legal employment status of workers.

Summary

The Worker Citizenship Verification Act of 2026 would make it illegal for any employer in West Virginia to knowingly hire a person who is not a natural‑born or legally naturalized U.S. citizen. Employers must check and keep documentation proving a worker’s citizenship before any employment or contract begins, and the state labor commissioner can access other agency records to confirm the information. The bill aims to prevent unauthorized workers from being employed while giving employers protection when they act in good faith.

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