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WV HB5211
Bill
Status
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Erica Moore
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AI Summary
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Requires driver's licenses, instruction permits, and identification cards issued to noncitizen legal residents to display "NC" designation on the back under the restrictions section
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Makes licenses and ID cards with the "NC" designation invalid as voter identification documents at polling places
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Clarifies that while noncitizens may lawfully obtain West Virginia driver's licenses and ID cards if they meet state and federal residency requirements, these documents cannot be used to satisfy voter ID requirements
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Amends both the state election code (§3-1-34) and motor vehicle licensing code (§17B-2-1) to implement the new requirements
Legislative Description
Relating to the identification of noncitizen residents on a driver’s license.
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/5/2026