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WV HB4756
WV HB4756To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV
summary
Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2026
03/14/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to require automatic treble compensatory damages being fined every time a commercial truck driver who cannot comprehend English cause an accident in West Virginia.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to add a new provision to West Virginia law that would require automatic treble compensatory damages, meaning three times the amount of actual damages and medical expenses, to be paid by any commercial truck driver who causes an accident and does not comprehend English, as well as the company they work for. This penalty would be in addition to any other penalties that might apply.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Bill Flanigan (R)*,
James Akers (R),
Rick Hillenbrand (R),
Gary Howell (R),
Keith Marple (R),
Robbie Martin (R),
Jordan Maynor (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
Bill Ridenour (R),
Carl Roop (R),
Mark Zatezalo (R),
Last Action
To House Government Organization (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4756&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=hb4756%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=4756 |
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