HB 5551
Protecting State Licensing and ID Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the ‘Protecting State Licensing Act,’ aims to safeguard West Virginia residents’ privacy and state sovereignty by restricting how the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) handles driver’s licenses and identification cards. Specifically, it prohibits the collection and storage of biometric data, limits the retention of documents used to verify identity, and restricts the sharing of information with federal or interstate databases. The bill also ensures that individuals are informed of their choice between REAL ID-compliant and non-REAL ID-compliant licenses.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the collection and storage of biometric data (facial images, fingerprints, etc.) when issuing non-REAL ID licenses.
- Limits the department’s retention of documents used to verify identity.
- Restricts the sharing of information collected from license applicants with federal or interstate databases.
- Ensures individuals are informed of their choice between REAL ID and non-REAL ID licenses.
- Prohibits the use of digital driver’s licenses or digital IDs for identification purposes.
- Requires the DMV to propose rules for implementing the act.
- Mandates annual training for DMV staff on the act’s provisions.
- Prohibits state entities from entering agreements that conflict with the act’s protections.
Who is affected
- West Virginia residents
- The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV)
- State government agencies
- Federal government (regarding REAL ID compliance)
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