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VA HB788
Bill
Status
2/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Terry Austin
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AI Summary
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Amends Virginia Code § 46.2-380 to allow towing and recovery operators who responded to a public safety towing request to inspect vehicle crash reports
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Towing operators may access crash reports solely to obtain registered owner information and insurance information for vehicles they were called to remove
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Prohibits towing and recovery operators from disseminating any crash report information received to any other party
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Existing access rights remain unchanged for persons involved in crashes, vehicle/property owners, insurance carriers, attorneys, personal representatives, and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Legislative Description
Vehicle crash reports; open to inspection by towing and recovery operators.
Last Action
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
3/10/2026