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WV HB4142

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Phil Mallow

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles Commissioner develop and implement an electronic insurance verification program to verify vehicle liability insurance coverage in real time
  • Requires every person operating a vehicle in West Virginia to have insurance coverage
  • Directs the Insurance Commissioner to propose rules for legislative approval to implement the electronic insurance verification program, including penalties for non-compliance by insurance companies
  • Requires all insurance companies writing motor vehicle liability policies in the state to cooperate with the verification system and maintain data necessary to verify coverage
  • Allows law enforcement, new and used motor vehicle dealerships, and the judiciary to access the verification system, while exempting the data from public records disclosure

Legislative Description

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

Insurance

Last Action

To House Finance

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

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