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WV HB4443
WV HB4443Allow municipality to order suspension of driver’s license when defendant fails to pay traffic fine
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Introduced
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
In Committee
01/16/2026
01/16/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require a person owing a judgment to a municipal court to pay, or enter into a payment plan, within 90 days of judgment. The bill further provides that a municipal court may request the DMV to suspend the driver's license of any person who fails to pay costs, fines, fees, and penalties owed within a specified timeframe.
AI Summary
This bill allows municipal courts to request the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to suspend a person's driver's license if they fail to pay outstanding traffic fines, costs, fees, and penalties within 90 days of a judgment, or if they fail to enter into a payment plan. This means that if someone owes money to a municipal court for traffic violations and doesn't pay or arrange a payment plan within the specified timeframe, their driver's license could be suspended by the DMV. The bill also clarifies that a license suspension for non-payment will remain in effect until the person provides proof of compliance with the court and pays a reinstatement fee.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/16/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4443&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Motor Vehicles, WV Division of | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=941706886 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4443%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4443 |
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