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HB5514 • 2026
To eliminate Real ID
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
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To eliminate Real ID
To House Energy and Public Works
Introduced in House
To Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
Filed for introduction
To eliminate Real ID
HB 5514 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 5514 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 5514 By Delegates Anders and Kimble [Introduced February 13, 2026; referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works then the Judiciary] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, by adding a new article, designated §17B-8-1, relating to Real ID Act of 2005, Public Law 1090-13 ; and providing that West Virgina citizens may not be required to obtain a Real ID Act state-issued operator's license. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 8. DIVISION NOT TO MANDATE PARTICITATION IN THE Real ID Act of 2005, Public Law 1090-13. §17B-8-1. Legislative finding; prohibiting implementation of REAL ID Act. (a) The Legislature finds that the enactment into law by the United States Congress of the REAL ID Act of 2005, as part of Public Law 109-13, is inimical to the security and well-being of the people of West Virginia, will cause unneeded expense and inconvenience to the people of this state and was adopted by the United States Congress in violation of the principles of federalism contained in the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. (b) The State of West Virginia may not participate in the mandatory implementation of the REAL ID Act of 2005 insofar as it requires the establishment of national standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and nondriver identification cards. The Department of Transportation, including the Division of Motor Vehicles, is directed to cease mandatory implementation of the provisions of the REAL ID Act of 2005 insofar as it requires the establishment of national standards for state-issued driver’s licenses and nondriver identification cards and to report to the Governor any attempt by agencies or agents of the United States Department of Homeland Security to secure the implementation of that portion of the REAL ID Act of 2005 through the operations of that division. Citizens may obtain a REAL ID Act state-issued driver’s license or nondriver identification cards from the Division of Motor Vehicles only if they so desire. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to provide that West Virginia will not participate in the “REAL ID Act of 2005" enacted by the United States Congress in Public Law 109-13. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: