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WV HB5211

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Erica Moore

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Makes licenses and ID cards with the "NC" designation invalid as voter identification documents at polling places

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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