HB 4558 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 20, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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