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HB4148 • 2026
Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.
Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-04
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To Government Organization
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2026-03-04
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To Government Organization
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2026-03-04
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Introduced in Senate
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2026-02-27
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Communicated to Senate
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2026-02-27
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Passed House (Roll No. 219)
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2026-02-27
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Read 3rd time
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2026-02-26
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Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 2/27/2026
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2026-02-26
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On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-25
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Read 2nd time
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2026-02-25
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On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-24
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Read 1st time
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2026-02-24
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On 1st reading, Special Calendar
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2026-02-23
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Do pass
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2026-01-14
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To House Government Adminstration
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2026-01-14
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To House Government Organization
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2026-01-14
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-14
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To Government Organization
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2026-01-14
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Requiring all salesperson licensees to submit proof of authorization to work.
Current Bill Text
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HB 4148 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Engrossed Version House Bill 4148 History OTHER VERSIONS - Committee Substitute (1) | Introduced Version | | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session ENGROSSED Committee Substitute for House Bill 4148 By Delegates Lucas, Crouse, Kyle, Shamblin, and Worrell [Originating in the Subcommittee on Government Administration; Reported on January 30, 2026] A BILL to amend and reenact §30-40-13 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to requiring an applicant for a real estate salesperson's license to submit proof of United States citizenship or other legal authorization to work. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 40. WEST VIRGINIA REAL ESTATE LICENSE ACT. §30-40-13. Qualifications for salesperson’s license. (a) An applicant for a salesperson’s license shall: (1) Submit satisfactory evidence of having completed the required education course as provided in §30-40-14 of this code; and (2) Successfully pass the examination or examinations provided by the commission; and (3) Submit proof that the applicant is a United States citizen or an individual who is legally authorized by the federal government to work in the United States. (b) No salesperson’s license may be issued in the name of an entity except through one of its members or officers. (c) No salesperson’s license may be issued in the name of an entity unless each member or officer, who will engage in the real estate business, obtains a license as a real estate salesperson or associate broker. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: