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WV HB4756

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Bill Flanigan

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes automatic treble (triple) compensatory damages when a commercial truck driver "who does not comprehend English" causes an accident in West Virginia
  • Holds both the driver and the trucking company liable for paying the treble damages covering all damages and medical expenses
  • Amends the Commercial Driver's License penalties section (§17E-1-25) of the West Virginia Code
  • Introduced January 22, 2026, and referred to the Committee on Government Organization and then the Judiciary
  • Sponsored by 11 delegates including Flanigan, G. Howell, Marple, Martin, and others

Legislative Description

To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To House Government Organization

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Government Organization1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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