Creation of the MOBILE ID.
HB 5098 creates West Virginia's "Mobile ID Act," establishing a program to provide in-home and long-term care facility visits for state-issued identification cards and driver licenses. It directly affects West Virginia residents with medical conditions or disabilities preventing travel to DMV offices, as verified by a licensed medical provider, and those residing in licensed long-term care facilities. The bill requires the DMV to offer these services with two-person visits for safety, schedule appointments within 30 days of request, and maintain medical certification standards. It does not waive existing ID verification or Real ID requirements but mandates rulemaking for application processes, staffing, fees, and annual reporting starting in 2027.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2026
Last action Feb 3, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 3, 2026
Committee
To Finance
lower
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
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State
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P
Gary Howell
RRepublican
Co
Chris Phillips
RRepublican
Co
Dave Foggin
RRepublican
Co
Guy Ward
RRepublican
Co
Jeff Campbell
RRepublican
Co
Joe Ellington
RRepublican
Co
Lori Dittman
RRepublican
Co
Patrick Lucas
RRepublican
Co
Phil Mallow
RRepublican
Co
Ray Canterbury
RRepublican
Co
Roger Hanshaw
RRepublican
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