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WV HB4161
Bill
Status
1/14/2026
Primary Sponsor
Larry Kump
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AI Summary
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New West Virginia residents must register their vehicles within 30 days of establishing residency
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Parking a vehicle with out-of-state license plates at one's residence for more than 90 days becomes unlawful under this amendment
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Violations constitute a misdemeanor offense punishable by fines, jail time, or both
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Residency is presumed if a person is registered to vote in WV, enrolls children in public schools, receives public assistance, remains in the state over 30 days, or has accepted employment in the state
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Exemptions apply to college students with valid home-state registration, Armed Forces members stationed in WV, and vehicles under proportional registration agreements
Legislative Description
Providing authority for West Virginia law enforcement agencies to fine individual vehicle owners who fail to register their vehicle that have been parked at their residence for more than sixty days
Motor Vehicles
Last Action
To House Judiciary
1/14/2026