To eliminate Real ID

HB 5514 would prohibit West Virginia from enforcing the federal REAL ID Act, which requires state-issued driver’s licenses and ID cards to meet national security standards for federal purposes like air travel. The bill directs the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles to stop requiring REAL ID-compliant licenses and to report any federal efforts to implement the law. It clarifies that West Virginia residents may still choose to obtain a REAL ID-compliant license if they wish, but it would no longer be mandatory for state-issued IDs. The bill aims to avoid costs and inconvenience for residents while opposing what it calls a violation of state rights under the Tenth Amendment. This applies directly to all West Virginia drivers and ID card holders who currently need REAL ID for federal access.