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WV HB3098

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elliott Pritt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows individuals without a permanent residence to obtain a West Virginia driver's license or identification card by submitting an affidavit of "No Permanent Residence" signed by a shelter facility or state-registered nonprofit agent

  • Requires applicants using the no permanent residence affidavit to swear they lack a permanent address, with false statements subject to criminal and civil penalties including license suspension

  • Affidavits for those without permanent addresses are valid for one year, after which the individual must establish a residence or renew the affidavit

  • Waives all driver's license and identification card fees for applicants who qualify under the no permanent residence provision

  • Authorizes the Division of Motor Vehicles to audit addresses on file and cancel licenses or ID cards for holders who cannot prove residency or who have had postal services terminated

Legislative Description

Relating to Drivers License Address Requirements

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

3/4/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works3/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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