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Introduced
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
In Committee
03/04/2025
03/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2025
04/12/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to repeal the article creating mandatory state inspections of motor vehicles.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to completely eliminate the existing legal requirements for mandatory state vehicle inspections in West Virginia by repealing nine specific sections of the state code (§17C-16-1 through §17C-16-9). Currently, these sections outline the regulations and procedures for mandatory motor vehicle inspections, which require vehicle owners to have their vehicles periodically checked for safety and operational standards. By repealing these sections, the bill would remove the state's requirement that drivers obtain regular vehicle inspections and vehicle inspection stickers, effectively ending the state's mandatory vehicle inspection program. This means West Virginia vehicle owners would no longer need to have their vehicles professionally inspected and certified as meeting safety standards on a regular basis, which could potentially impact road safety but would reduce administrative burden and costs for vehicle owners.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure (on 03/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=679&year=2025&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - State Police, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=927734543 |
| Fiscal Note - Motor Vehicles, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=926592810 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb679%20intr.htm&yr=2025&sesstype=RS&i=679 |
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