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WV HB2944

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2025

Primary Sponsor

Larry Kump

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Makes it unlawful to have a vehicle with out-of-state license plates parked at a residence for more than 90 days, with exceptions for students, military members, and other categories already exempt under existing law

  • Current law already requires new West Virginia residents to register and title their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency

  • Establishes residency presumptions including: voter registration in WV, enrolling children in WV public schools, receiving public assistance, residing in the state for more than 30 days, accepting employment in the state, or filing for homestead tax exemption

  • Violations constitute a misdemeanor punishable by fines, jail time, or both under existing penalty provisions in §17A-3-1(b)

  • Exempts college students domiciled in other states, active military personnel stationed in WV or elsewhere, and vehicles under proportional registration agreements

Legislative Description

Providing authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Judiciary

2/25/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/25/2025

Full Bill Text

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