Create mechanism for towing companies in WV to quickly access owner information.
HB 4558 requires West Virginia's Division of Motor Vehicles to create a system allowing towing companies (regulated by the Public Service Commission) to instantly access vehicle owner information when a vehicle is towed or impounded. This directly affects towing companies, who can now quickly verify ownership to prevent accumulating fees, and vehicle owners, who avoid unnecessary charges. The bill mandates the state motor vehicle agency implement this system by July 1, 2026, ensuring towing companies can access owner details "at all times" without delay. It amends existing law to explicitly permit this access under the "Permitted disclosures" section for towing-related purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 20, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To House Government Adminstration
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To House Government Organization
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
To Government Organization
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eric Brooks
RRepublican
Co
Bill Roop
RRepublican
Co
David Green
RRepublican
Co
Elliott Pritt
RRepublican
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