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VA SB477
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Bill DeSteph
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to offer temporary registration for tow truck drivers that takes effect immediately upon application submission and expires when permanent registration is issued or denied
- Changes the temporary registration provision from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall"), ensuring applicants can work while awaiting background check completion
- Amends § 46.2-116 of the Code of Virginia governing tow truck driver registration requirements
- Maintains existing requirements including $100 application fee, fingerprinting, FBI background check, and disqualification for sex offender registration, violent crimes, or drug/alcohol offenses within 15 years
- Sponsored by Senator DeSteph and referred to the Senate Committee on Transportation
Legislative Description
Tow truck drivers; temporary registration.
Last Action
Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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