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VA SB455
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill DeSteph
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AI Summary
- Prohibits towing and recovery operators from employing tow truck drivers who are not registered with the Department of Criminal Justice Services
- Clarifies that tow truck drivers must have their registration in possession when driving a tow truck "for hire" on highways, adding this specification to existing requirements
- Adds the employment of unregistered tow truck drivers to the list of prohibited acts for towing and recovery operators under § 46.2-118
- Amends existing Virginia Code sections 46.2-116 and 46.2-118 governing tow truck driver registration and prohibited acts in the towing industry
Legislative Description
Tow truck drivers; prohibited acts, employing unregistered tow truck drivers.
Last Action
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation: Innovations (Ad Hoc)2/20/2026
Transportation2/9/2026
Transportation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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