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WV HB4881
WV HB4881Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer
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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
Crossed Over
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
A BILL to amend and reenact §17-24A-4 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to obtaining titles to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility or towing company; and removing the requirement that the loan value of the motor vehicle be less than $9,500 to allow the automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility or towing company to obtain a certificate of title and registration for the abandoned motor vehicle or junked vehicle.
AI Summary
This bill modifies existing West Virginia law regarding how automobile dealers, licensed automobile auctions, motor vehicle repair facilities, and towing companies can obtain title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles left on their property. Specifically, it removes the previous requirement that the vehicle's loan value must be $9,500 or less for these businesses to apply for a certificate of title and registration. This change aims to simplify the process for these businesses to legally acquire and dispose of vehicles that have been abandoned on their premises, provided certain conditions are met, such as the inability to determine the owner or lienholder, or the vehicle not being claimed within the specified timeframe.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (6)
Dana Ferrell (R)*,
Walter Hall (R),
Phil Mallow (R),
Chris Phillips (R),
David Elliott Pritt (R),
Chuck Sheedy (R),
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure (on 02/17/2026)
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