Issuing identification documents to homeless individuals residing at homeless shelters

HB 2983 would require West Virginia's state agency to provide free identification documents to homeless U.S. citizens living at participating shelters. Eligible individuals must reside at a shelter, use the shelter address on applications, and provide a shelter employee's affidavit confirming residency. The bill specifies three documents: photo ID cards, driver's license replacements, or birth certificate replacements, with a limit of one document per person every 30 days. Citizenship must be verified using approved documents like birth certificates or passports. This policy aims to remove financial barriers to obtaining ID, which is needed for employment and public benefits.