Bill > HB2571

This bill amends West Virginia state law to facilitate faster access to vehicle owner information for towing and recovery companies regulated by the Public Service Commission. Currently, the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) allows personal information disclosure under specific circumstances, and this bill adds a new provision specifically for towing companies. Under the proposed changes, West Virginia towing companies will be granted immediate access to owner information at all times, with the goal of reducing the time and potential additional charges a vehicle owner might incur while a tow company attempts to identify them. The bill requires the DMV to modify its services or create a new information portal by July 1, 2025, to enable this quick access. The amendments are set to become effective on that same date, ensuring that towing companies can rapidly obtain necessary owner information, which could help streamline the vehicle recovery process and potentially reduce costs for vehicle owners.

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