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WV HB5562

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Hollis Lewis

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Division of Highways to establish a highway hazard reporting and monitoring system with multiple reporting methods including a 24-hour toll-free hotline, online portal, and mobile application

  • Mandates tracking of all reports with unique numbers, severity classification, priority response levels, and dates for verification, repair initiation, and resolution

  • Requires a publicly accessible online dashboard showing number of reports received, average response times, and status of open and resolved reports

  • Creates state liability for damages when the Division of Highways receives notice of a hazardous condition and negligently fails to correct it within a reasonable time, with payments limited to Board of Risk and Insurance Management policy limits

  • Requires an annual report to the Joint Committee on Government and Finance by December 31 summarizing reports received, average response times, and recommendations for improving highway safety

Legislative Description

Relating to establishing a process for the Department of Highways to receive complaints from the public relating to public road hazards

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To House Energy and Public Works

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Public Works2/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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