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WV HB3377
Bill
Status
3/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
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AI Summary
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Establishes a county and municipal orphan road and bridge acquisition program for roads existing as of January 1, 2025 that the public has a right to use but are not maintained by any government agency
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Requires the Division of Highways to create and publish an online GIS map with address search functionality displaying all state-controlled roads by July 1, 2026, with annual updates
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Counties and municipalities evaluating orphan road acquisition must consider factors including available resources, number of persons served, road condition, and suitability for maintenance equipment access
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Property owners must dedicate or donate rights-of-way for roads to be added to county or city systems; if not all owners agree, individuals or entities may donate funds to cover acquisition costs
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Creates Infrastructure Only Common Ownership Associations allowing homeowners to form associations specifically for managing shared infrastructure including roadways, utilities, telecommunications, water drainage, and sewers
Legislative Description
Non-State Owned Roads Improvement Act
Roads and Transportation
Last Action
On 3rd reading, House Calendar
4/3/2025