Requiring the West Virginia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to provide an inmate with one physical copy of their birth certificate and social security card upon release

HB 2490 requires the West Virginia Division of Corrections to provide every individual released from a correctional facility with a physical copy of their birth certificate and a physical copy of their Social Security Administration card. This applies specifically to probationers upon their release, directly affecting individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community. The bill mandates that these two essential documents be provided as a standard part of the release process, without requiring additional court orders or documentation. This policy change aims to help released individuals access critical services like employment, housing, and government benefits that typically require these documents. The requirement takes effect upon release from any Division of Corrections facility.