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Introduced
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
In Committee
01/15/2026
01/15/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to provide tow companies access to driver registration information on demand and at any hour.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to grant towing and recovery companies, regulated by the Public Service Commission, immediate and continuous access to vehicle owner information, aiming to expedite the process of contacting owners and thus reduce accumulating charges on towed vehicles. The Division of Motor Vehicles is required to update its services or create a new portal by July 1, 2026, to facilitate this on-demand access, ensuring that towing companies can obtain necessary owner details quickly. This provision is added to existing rules that permit the disclosure of personal information for various purposes, including notifying owners of towed or impounded vehicles.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Meeting (13:00:00 1/19/2026 451-M) (on 01/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=422&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Motor Vehicles, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=954345176 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb422%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=422 |
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