Driver's License Reciprocity with Republic of Ireland

State Bills: West Virginia

Published January 1st, 2026

Detected April 1st, 2026

Summary

West Virginia HB4577 proposes to amend the state code to establish driver's license reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland. The bill would allow holders of valid Republic of Ireland driver's licenses to operate vehicles in West Virginia without obtaining a separate state license, subject to applicable age requirements. This reciprocal arrangement facilitates cross-border movement for tourists, workers, and residents.

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What changed

West Virginia HB4577 would add provisions to state motor vehicle law establishing driver's license reciprocity with the Republic of Ireland. The bill text modifies existing licensing requirements to recognize Irish driver's licenses as valid for operation of motor vehicles within West Virginia. If enacted, this would apply to all valid Republic of Ireland license holders regardless of whether they are residents of West Virginia.

The practical effect is minimal for most regulated entities. Individuals holding Republic of Ireland driver's licenses would be permitted to drive in West Virginia without additional licensing examinations. West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles staff should prepare for potential inquiries regarding the new reciprocity provisions. Vehicle rental companies and transportation providers may see increased demand from Irish visitors. The bill applies specifically to non-commercial driver's license reciprocity and does not appear to address commercial driver's licenses (CDL).

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Bill Status - 2026 Regular Session

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House Bill 4577

ACTIONS:
| | Description | Date | Journal Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Completed Legislation | | | |
| H | To Governor 3/31/2026 | 03/31/26 | |
| S | House Message received | 03/14/26 | |
| H | Completed legislative action | 03/14/26 | |
| H | Communicated to Senate | 03/14/26 | |
| H | House concurred in Senate amendment and passed bill (Roll No. 675) | 03/14/26 | |
| H | House received Senate message | 03/14/26 | |
| S | Senate requests House to concur | 03/13/26 | 16 |
| S | Passed Senate with amended title (Roll No. 538) | 03/13/26 | 15-16 |
| S | Read 3rd time | 03/13/26 | 15 |
| S | On 3rd reading | 03/13/26 | |
| S | Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote) | 03/12/26 | 57-61 |
| S | Read 2nd time | 03/12/26 | 57 |
| S | On 2nd reading | 03/12/26 | |
| S | Read 1st time | 03/11/26 | 13 |
| S | Immediate consideration | 03/11/26 | 13 |
| S | Reported do pass, with amendment and title amendment | 03/11/26 | 12 |
| S | To Transportation and Infrastructure | 02/21/26 | 2 |
| S | To Transportation and Infrastructure | 02/21/26 | |
| S | Introduced in Senate | 02/21/26 | 2 |
| H | Communicated to Senate | 02/20/26 | |
| H | Passed House (Roll No. 144) | 02/20/26 | |
| H | Read 3rd time | 02/20/26 | |
| H | On 3rd reading, Special Calendar | 02/20/26 | |
| H | Read 2nd time | 02/19/26 | |
| H | On 2nd reading, Special Calendar | 02/19/26 | |
| H | Read 1st time | 02/18/26 | |
| H | On 1st reading, Special Calendar | 02/18/26 | |
| H | By substitute, do pass | 02/17/26 | |
| H | Markup Discussion | 02/05/26 | |
| H | To House Government Organization | 01/20/26 | |
| H | Introduced in House | 01/20/26 | |
| H | To Government Organization | 01/20/26 | |
| H | Filed for introduction | 01/20/26 | |
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