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WV HB5136
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Kayla Young
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AI Summary
- Allows certain zero-emission vehicle manufacturers to obtain licenses and operate as new car dealers in West Virginia, bypassing the traditional franchise dealership model
- Restricts eligibility to manufacturers that have been producing zero-emission vehicles since at least 2008
- Requires qualifying manufacturers to exclusively produce zero-emission vehicles and have never sold their vehicles through franchised dealers in the state
- Prohibits eligible manufacturers from having acquired or been acquired by a franchisor or franchisor-controlled entity
- Introduced February 3, 2026, by Delegate Young and referred to the Committee on Government Organization
Legislative Description
Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealers
Economic Development
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/3/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/3/2026
Full Bill Text
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