Relating to modifying the priority of insurance coverage for drivers of certain vehicles to make consistent with federal law
HB 4877 modifies West Virginia's insurance law to align with federal standards for rental vehicles. It requires that when a driver test-drives a vehicle or uses a loaner provided by a business (such as a car dealership), the driver's personal insurance coverage is primary and the business's insurance is secondary. This change directly affects drivers using test drives or loaner vehicles and the businesses that provide them. The bill ensures state law matches federal requirements, eliminating inconsistencies in insurance coverage priority for these specific scenarios.
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
To House Finance
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Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
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Jan 28, 2026
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To Finance
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Clay Riley
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