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WV HB5514

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chris Anders

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits West Virginia from participating in mandatory implementation of the federal REAL ID Act of 2005 (Public Law 109-13) for state-issued driver's licenses and nondriver identification cards

  • Directs the Department of Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles to cease mandatory implementation of REAL ID national standards

  • Requires the DMV to report any attempts by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enforce REAL ID implementation to the Governor

  • Makes REAL ID-compliant licenses and identification cards optional for West Virginia citizens who voluntarily choose to obtain them

  • Declares the REAL ID Act violates Tenth Amendment federalism principles and causes unnecessary expense and inconvenience to state residents

Legislative Description

To eliminate Real ID

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/13/2026

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