February 15, 2026 at 06:26AM
New bill would exempt West Virginia residents from having to obtain Real ID
West Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would exempt residents from requiring a Real ID for certain activities, potentially allowing standard driver’s licenses to remain valid for federal identification in specific contexts. The measure focuses on reducing the need for Real ID compliance while maintaining other security and identification standards. Real ID requirements and timelines are under review as part of the legislative discussion. Source: wdtv.com (news in development)
New bill would exempt West Virginia residents from having to obtain Real ID
West Virginia lawmakers are considering a bill that would exempt residents from requiring a Real ID for certain activities, potentially allowing standard driver’s licenses to remain valid for federal identification in specific contexts. The measure focuses on reducing the need for Real ID compliance while maintaining other security and identification standards. Real ID requirements and timelines are under review as part of the legislative discussion. Source: wdtv.com (news in development)