SB736

Requiring DMV to provide identification card for eligible released inmates

Introduced·2/4/26
Intr Text

West Virginia SB736 requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue an identification card to eligible released inmates.

West Virginia SB736 mandates that the Division of Motor Vehicles issue a temporary identification card to eligible inmates no earlier than seven days before their release from the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s custody. The card is valid for 180 days and can be used as proof of identity, age, and residency for obtaining a driver’s license. The Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation must assist inmates in obtaining necessary documents and share Social Security numbers with the Division of Motor Vehicles for verification.

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History

Feb 4

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 4

Senate

To Workforce then Finance

Feb 4

Senate

Introduced in Senate