Relating to requiring the Division of Motor Vehicles to provide an identification card for eligible released inmates

HB 2180 requires West Virginia's Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to issue a free, temporary identification card to eligible released inmates no earlier than seven days before their release. This card, valid for 180 days, has the same legal standing as a standard DMV ID and can be used to prove identity, age, and residency when applying for a new ID or driver's license. The bill mandates collaboration between the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation and DMV to verify Social Security numbers for applicants, while excluding inmates who already hold a valid WV ID/license expiring more than 30 days after release or who are not U.S. citizens. It explicitly ensures compliance with federal REAL ID standards and aims to help formerly incarcerated individuals access essential services like banking and employment by providing immediate identification.