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States Target DUI Offenders With Alcohol Purchase Bans
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State Sen. Jerry Stevenson, a sponsor of the bill, told KUTV the state has struggled to curb repeat DUI behavior using existing penalties.
Senate Bill 602, introduced during the 2026 legislative session, would allow judges to prohibit certain DUI offenders from buying alcohol for a court-ordered period, according to Lootpress.
Like Utah’s law, the West Virginia proposal includes a voluntary option for people who want to block themselves from purchasing alcohol.
Supporters of the bill say the goal is to reduce repeat DUI offenses by tying alcohol restrictions directly to official identification.
Senate Bill 602 has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Finance, where it awaits further review, according to Lootpress.