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WV HB3028

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to develop and implement an electronic insurance verification program (changing from optional "may" to required "shall")

  • Allows law enforcement agencies to make real-time inquiries through the electronic system to verify whether a vehicle has valid liability insurance coverage

  • Requires all insurance companies writing motor vehicle liability policies in West Virginia to cooperate with the verification system and maintain web services to respond to authorized inquiries

  • Requires the Insurance Commissioner to propose rules (changed from "may" to "shall") to implement the program, including penalties and administrative sanctions for insurers that fail to comply

  • Requires the Division of Motor Vehicles to report to the Legislature within two years on program costs and effectiveness in reducing uninsured vehicles

Legislative Description

Better protect citizens in the event of a car accident with an uninsured motorist

Insurance

Last Action

To House Government Organization

2/28/2025

Committee Referrals

Government Organization2/28/2025

Full Bill Text

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