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VA SB455

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/3/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill DeSteph

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

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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