HB 5514
To eliminate Real ID
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- Passed House of Delegates
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill aims to prevent West Virginia from complying with the federal Real ID Act of 2005. It prohibits the state from requiring West Virginia residents to obtain a Real ID-compliant driver’s license or identification card. The bill asserts that the Real ID Act is detrimental to the state’s security and well-being, and potentially violates federalism principles. West Virginians will still be able to obtain standard driver’s licenses and identification cards, but they will not be Real ID compliant.
Key provisions
- Prohibits West Virginia from participating in the Real ID Act of 2005.
- Prevents the Department of Transportation and Division of Motor Vehicles from mandatorily implementing Real ID requirements.
- Allows West Virginians to choose whether to obtain a Real ID-compliant license.
- States a legislative finding that the Real ID Act is detrimental to the state.
- Directs the Division of Motor Vehicles to cease implementing Real ID provisions.
- Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to report any attempts by federal agencies to enforce Real ID requirements.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- The Department of Transportation
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- Federal agencies (specifically the Department of Homeland Security)
Notable changes
- West Virginia will not be required to meet the federal standards set by the Real ID Act.
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