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HB 5551·WV·house

Protecting State Licensing and ID Act

In CommitteeFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: Kimble
Latest Action

To House Judiciary

Feb 16, 2026

Summary

The bill directs the state motor vehicle agency to keep issuing driver’s licenses and photo IDs that do not meet federal REAL ID standards, labeling them “NOT FOR REAL ID ACT PURPOSES.” It also prohibits the agency from gathering, storing, or sharing biometric data or personal documents for those non‑REAL ID cards and requires applicants to be informed of a choice between REAL ID and non‑REAL ID options.

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