HB 4805 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

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.
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Introduced Jan 26, 2026 Last action Jan 26, 2026
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