Repealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WV
HB 4882 repeals West Virginia's requirement for mandatory annual vehicle inspections, which currently requires drivers to obtain a sticker after a state inspection. This bill directly affects all vehicle owners in West Virginia who would no longer need to get annual inspections or display a sticker. The bill removes the legal mandate by repealing specific sections of the state code (§17C-16-1 to §17C-16-9) that established the inspection program. As a result, the state would no longer enforce this inspection requirement for motor vehicles.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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To House Energy and Public Works
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Jan 28, 2026
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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