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WV SB620

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Tom Takubo

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts licensed allopathic and osteopathic physicians from speed limits and certain traffic regulations (§17C-6-1, §17C-6-2, §17C-6-3) when responding to emergency calls
  • Requires physicians to display an approved emblem from the West Virginia Board of Medicine or West Virginia Osteopathic Board indicating the vehicle is owned by a licensed physician responding to an emergency
  • Maintains the duty for physicians to drive with due regard for safety and does not protect against consequences of reckless disregard for others' safety
  • Directs the Board of Medicine and Osteopathic Board to propose rules establishing criteria for obtaining emblems, grounds for use, and administrative penalties for misuse

Legislative Description

Exempting certain physicians from specified traffic laws when responding to emergencies

Roads and Transportation

Last Action

To Finance

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance2/3/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure 1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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