SB441

Issuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless shelters

Introduced·1/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB441 provides free identification documents to homeless U.S. citizens residing at shelters.

West Virginia SB441 requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue certain identification documents at no cost to homeless U.S. citizens residing at homeless shelters. Eligible individuals must reside at a shelter, use the shelter's address on their application, and have a shelter representative sign an affidavit. Acceptable documents include a photo ID card, a replacement driver's license, or a replacement birth certificate, subject to confirmation of U.S. citizenship. The State Registrar can confirm citizenship using approved documents like a birth certificate, U.S.

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History

Jan 16

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 16

Senate

To Judiciary then Finance

Jan 16

Senate

Introduced in Senate