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West Virginia age-verification & online ID laws

In effect HB 4412 (2026) effective Jun 12, 2026

HB 4412 (2026) -- adult-content age verification for sites where a substantial portion of content is harmful to minors; effective June 12, 2026, making West Virginia the 26th state with an adult-AV law in force.

Laws & bills on record

Adult content

In effect
Bill / statute
HB 4412 (2026)
Status
Active law in effect
Effective
Jun 12, 2026
Intrusiveness
Moderate -- Standard ID or age-estimate check to enter adult sites; civil enforcement.
Sponsor
Del. Gino Chiarelli & Del. Jonathan Pinson (R)

HB 4412 (2026) -- adult-content age verification for sites where a substantial portion of content is harmful to minors; effective June 12, 2026, making West Virginia the 26th state with an adult-AV law in force. Accepts the West Virginia Mobile ID or other government-ID / transactional-data methods; bars data retention; private right of action and civil penalties up to $250,000.

Timeline
  • Jun 12, 2026In effect

Source: wvlegislature.gov

Digital ID

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

Effective: Live

Source: tsa.gov

Frequently asked questions

Does West Virginia require age verification to access adult websites?

Yes. HB 4412 (2026) is in effect, effective Jun 12, 2026. HB 4412 (2026) -- adult-content age verification for sites where a substantial portion of content is harmful to minors; effective June 12, 2026, making West Virginia the 26th state with an adult-AV law in force.

Does West Virginia have a digital ID requirement?

This state issues a mobile driver's license / state digital ID that residents can load into a phone wallet; it is on the AAMVA mDL list and TSA's digital-ID program.

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