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WV SB573

Bill

Status

Passed

4/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Bennett Queen

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies and political subdivisions from restricting the use, purchase, or sale of motor vehicles based on their energy or power source, whether for propulsion or other vehicle functions

  • Defines "motor vehicle" broadly to include self-propelled transportation devices and farm equipment, but excludes electric bicycles

  • Applies to use on publicly maintained rights-of-way open to vehicular travel

  • Preserves the ability of state agencies and political subdivisions to establish rules for their own vehicle fleets and purchases

  • Passed April 4, 2025, with an effective date of July 3, 2025 (90 days from passage)

Legislative Description

Relating to restrictions on use or sale of motor vehicles based on power source

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Approved by Governor 4/24/2025 - House Journal

4/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works3/10/2025
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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