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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
02/03/2026
02/03/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-13-6 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to designated accessible parking for persons with a mobility impairment; increasing certain penalties for illegally parking, stopping, standing, or blocking access to a designated accessible parking space, or illegally creating, obtaining and use of special plates or windshield cards issued to mobility impaired persons; establishing a program to increase public awareness of the applicable law, criminal penalties, and the consequences of illegally parking, stopping, or standing in designated accessible parking spaces and illegally creating, obtaining, and using of special plates or windshield cards issued to mobility impaired persons.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen the enforcement of laws protecting accessible parking spaces for individuals with mobility impairments by increasing penalties for violations, such as illegally parking, stopping, standing, or blocking these designated spots, and for the fraudulent creation, acquisition, or use of special parking plates or windshield placards issued to mobility-impaired persons. It also mandates the establishment of a public awareness program to educate people about the relevant laws, the criminal penalties associated with violations, and the severe consequences for disabled individuals who are denied access to these crucial parking spaces. The bill revises existing fines for various offenses, increasing them to deter illegal activity and introduces new provisions for volunteer enforcement programs and clarifies existing regulations regarding accessible parking.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure (on 02/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4036&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4036%20eng.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4036 |
| Fiscal Note - Motor Vehicles, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=942331234 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4036%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4036 |
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