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VA SB477

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill DeSteph

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

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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