West Virginia SB80 mandates user photos on EBT cards to combat fraud.
West Virginia SB80 requires applicants for public assistance to complete a computerized identity authentication process before receiving benefits. The bill mandates that all EBT cards issued in West Virginia include the photograph of the card holder starting June 1, 2026. The Department of Health and Human Resources must submit a report to the Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Resources Accountability regarding the feasibility of implementing the photo EBT card option.
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