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WV HB4682: Fourth Amendment Restoration Act Verified

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AI Summary

HB4682 prohibits specific surveillance and AI technologies by law enforcement in West Virginia. The specific technologies are not detailed due to the unavailability of the full bill text.

Business Impact

If you use AI for surveillance, you must review compliance once the bill specifics are clear.

State
West Virginia
Bill Number
HB4682
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Narrow/Targeted
Last Action
Jan 21, 2026
Last Verified
May 4, 2026
Data Updated
May 19, 2026
What do these statuses mean?
Introduced — Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee — Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed — Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted — Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed — Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown — Status data not yet available or awaiting classification

Affected Industries

Law Enforcement Technology Public Safety

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What This Means

The Fourth Amendment Restoration Act restricts the use of specific surveillance and AI technologies by law enforcement in West Virginia. Details on exceptions and enforcement are unavailable.

Key Provisions

Latest Legislative Action

To House Judiciary

Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 20)

Name Role
Primary
Primary
Primary
Primary
Cosponsor

Compliance Checklist

Cease use of specified surveillance technologies
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Legal challenges and potential lawsuits
Cease use of specified artificial intelligence technologies
Who: Law enforcement agencies
Penalty: Legal challenges and potential lawsuits

Related & Companion Bills

West Virginia HB2431 — Fourth Amendment Restoration Act

Full Legal Analysis

House Bill 4682, known as the Fourth Amendment Restoration Act, has been introduced in West Virginia and is currently referred to the House Judiciary Committee. The bill seeks to prohibit law enforcement officers and political subdivision officials from utilizing, implementing, adopting, or continuing the use of specific surveillance and artificial intelligence technologies. The specific technologies targeted, any exceptions or conditions for their use, and the enforcement mechanisms are not detailed due to the unavailability of the full bill text. Understanding these details is critical for assessing the bill's full impact.

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