Requiring DMV to provide identification card for eligible released inmates

SB 736 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. The card is valid for 180 days and has the same legal standing as a standard DMV ID, enabling released inmates to prove identity, age, and residency when applying for new IDs or driver's licenses. Eligibility excludes inmates who already hold a valid West Virginia ID or driver's license expiring more than 30 days after release, or non-U.S. citizens. The bill also mandates collaboration between Corrections and DMV to verify Social Security numbers for applicants lacking other documentation.