The deadline under the RealID act has been repeatedly abandoned and reset since its inception in 2006. First, it was 2008, then 2009, then 2012, now 2017. Over half of the states have rejected REALID and as of my most recent count (source EPIC) 23 states have rejected the REAL-ID act and up to 41 states have had legislation opposing REAL-ID introduced. Several states (Maine and Minnesota) have made it illegal for any state agency to spend money on implementing REAL-ID.

It will be interesting to see how it plays out, but at least for now, get your colonoscopy and skip the DMV. You'll be healthier.