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WV HB5666

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/17/2026

Primary Sponsor

Henry Dillon

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires West Virginia driver's licenses to display "Authorized for all West Virginia State ID purposes" at the top of the card
  • Replaces the current "Not for REAL ID Purposes" language on standard state-issued licenses
  • Applies to non-federally compliant licenses that cannot be used for federal purposes like boarding aircraft or entering federal buildings
  • Amends §17B-2-8 of the West Virginia Code governing license issuance and contents
  • Introduced February 17, 2026, and referred to the Energy and Public Works Committee, then Judiciary

Legislative Description

Edit the phrase at top of state-issued driver’s licenses and IDs from “Not for REAL ID Purposes” to “Authorized for all West Virginia State ID Purposes.”

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/17/2026

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