SB 441
Issuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless shelters
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Bill overview
This bill aims to provide homeless U.S. citizens residing in West Virginia shelters with free identification documents, such as photo identification cards, driver's licenses, or birth certificates. It establishes criteria for eligibility, including residency at a homeless shelter and verification of U.S. citizenship. The bill requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue these documents at no cost and mandates the development of necessary forms.
Key provisions
- Allows homeless U.S. citizens residing in shelters to obtain free identification documents.
- Defines ‘Homeless U.S. citizen’ based on residency and lack of a permanent address.
- Specifies acceptable forms of proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue photo IDs, driver’s licenses, and birth certificates at no cost.
- Requires a homeless shelter employee to sign an affidavit confirming the individual’s residency.
- Establishes a limit of one identification document per individual within a 30-day period.
- Requires the Commissioner to develop necessary forms for the program.
- Addresses the need for identification documents to help homeless individuals secure employment and housing.
Who is affected
- Homeless individuals
- Homeless shelters
- West Virginia residents
- U.S. Citizens
- Division of Motor Vehicles
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