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WV SB497

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Laura Wakim Chapman

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands vehicle registration fee exemption for veterans with service-connected disabilities from 100 percent disability to 50 percent or greater disability
  • Exemption applies to one vehicle per qualifying veteran, not used for commercial purposes
  • Disability must be certified by the Director of the West Virginia Department of Veterans' Affairs
  • Amends §17A-10-8 of the West Virginia Code regarding vehicles exempt from registration fees
  • Introduced January 19, 2026 and referred to the Senate Committee on Military

Legislative Description

Relating to vehicles exempt from payment of registration fees

Motor Vehicles

Last Action

To Military

1/19/2026

Committee Referrals

Military1/19/2026

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