Relating to environmental clean-up for motor vehicle crashes
HB 4805 requires first responders (such as police or emergency medical personnel) at motor vehicle crashes involving hazardous materials to notify a public safety answering point to request a West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)-approved cleanup company. The bill mandates that the DEP ensure hazardous materials are contained, cleaned up, and reclaimed promptly and effectively after such incidents. This law directly affects first responders, DEP-approved cleanup companies, and communities near crash sites where environmental hazards occur. It establishes a standardized process for environmental cleanup following vehicle accidents without imposing new fees or altering existing liability rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 26, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Jan 26, 2026
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To House Energy and Public Works
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Jan 26, 2026
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Jonathan Pinson
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