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WV HB3016
Bill
Status
4/12/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erica Moore
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AI Summary
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Requires voter identification documents to contain a photograph of the voter, with an exception for West Virginia driver's licenses or ID cards issued to individuals who decline a photo for religious reasons under §17B-2-1(f)(4)
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Specifies acceptable photo IDs including: valid WV or out-of-state driver's license, U.S. passport or passport card, government employee ID, WV student or high school ID, military ID, or voter registration card with photo
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Allows registered voters age 65 or older to use expired photo identification documents, provided the ID was not expired on their 65th birthday
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Permits voters without valid photo ID to cast a provisional ballot after executing an identity affidavit, with the ballot counted upon signature verification
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Takes effect July 11, 2025 (90 days after passage on April 12, 2025)
Legislative Description
Photo voter ID.
Elections
Last Action
Approved by Governor 4/30/2025 - House Journal
4/12/2025