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WV HB3377

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works3/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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