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WV HB4036
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Phil Mallow
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AI Summary
- Increases fines for illegally parking in accessible spaces from $200 to $300 for first offense and from $300 to $400 for second offense, with $500 for third and subsequent offenses
- Raises penalties for fraudulently obtaining or falsely certifying eligibility for disability plates/placards from $500 to $750
- Increases fines for fabricating, using, or selling unofficial disability identification cards or expiration labels from $700 to $1,000 per item
- Establishes a mandatory public awareness program about accessible parking laws, penalties, volunteer enforcement programs, and the consequences illegal parking has on disabled persons including potential denial of medical care
- Applies to West Virginia and amends §17C-13-6 of the state code regarding stopping, standing, and parking privileges for persons with mobility impairments
Legislative Description
Relating to stricter enforcement for parking in a handicapped designated spot
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
To Transportation and Infrastructure
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/3/2026
Judiciary1/22/2026
Courts1/21/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026
Full Bill Text
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