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WV HB4668
WV HB4668To make any accident involving a driver that is driving on a revoked/suspended license or is driving while unlicensed is automatically at fault for the accident
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to hold people who drive illegally at fault when involved in an accident.
AI Summary
This bill amends West Virginia law to establish that any unlicensed person who has had their privilege to drive legally suspended or revoked by this state or any other jurisdiction will automatically be considered at fault if they are involved in an accident. This change is intended to hold individuals who drive without a valid license, or while their license is suspended or revoked, accountable for any accidents they cause. The bill also makes some minor adjustments to the penalties for driving with a suspended or revoked license, including specifying the duration of jail time and fines for repeat offenses, and clarifying that an order for home detention can be used as an alternative to incarceration.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To House Judiciary (on 01/21/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4668&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4668%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4668 |
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