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VA HB788

Bill

Status

Enrolled

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Terry Austin

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Towing operators may access crash reports solely to obtain registered owner information and insurance information for vehicles they were called to remove

  • Prohibits towing and recovery operators from disseminating any crash report information received to any other party

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/5/2026
Transportation: Department of Motor Vehicles1/22/2026
Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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