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WV HB4437

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charles Sheedy

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Gold Star parents would be exempt from all vehicle registration fees for one Gold Star Family license plate for personal use
  • "Gold Star parent" is defined as a mother or father of a veteran eligible to receive a gold star lapel pin under 10 U.S.C. § 1126
  • Expands existing exemptions that already provide free registration to Gold Star spouses
  • Amends West Virginia Code §17A-3-14b governing special military registration plates
  • Introduced January 16, 2026 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works

Legislative Description

To allow Gold Star parents to receive one free Gold Star vehicle registration for personal use.

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation and Infrastructure 1/30/2026
Energy and Public Works1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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