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WV HB5267

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sean Hornbuckle

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to assist juvenile and adult offenders in obtaining a Social Security number and card, birth certificate, and driver's license from the time of their arrival at a correctional facility

  • Mandates these identification documents be provided to offenders prior to their release from the facility

  • Excludes inmates convicted of offenses involving unlawful operation of a motor vehicle from obtaining a driver's license through this program

  • Amends §15A-3-4 of the West Virginia Code to add this requirement to the commissioner's powers and duties

  • Introduced February 5, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary

Legislative Description

Providing for the reintegration of inmates in correctional facilities

Human Services

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2026

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