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SB87Introduced in the Senate

Motor Vehicle Administration - Identification Cards, Licenses, and Permits - Repeal of Color Photograph Requirement

Passed

Introduced by Judicial Proceedings

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Repealing the requirement that the photograph included on an identification card, a driver's license, or a moped operator's permit issued by the Motor Vehicle Administration be in color; etc.

Where it stands

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 117

April 14, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House of Delegates votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

Senate votes

1 recorded vote · each counted separately

House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 7, 2026

136

Yes

0

No

5

Absent or Not Voting

141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

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Bill history

  1. Pre-filed

  2. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

  3. Hearing 1/21 at 11:00 a.m.

  4. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

  5. Favorable Adopted

  6. Second Reading Passed

  7. Third Reading Passed (42-0)

  8. Referred Environment and Transportation

  9. Hearing 3/31 at 1:00 p.m.

  10. Favorable Report by Environment and Transportation

  11. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

  12. Third Reading Passed (136-0)

  13. Returned Passed

  14. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 117

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