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WV SB752
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Maynard
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AI Summary
- Transfers authority for permitting motor vehicle racing events on public roads from county commissions to the West Virginia Department of Transportation
- Requires permit applicants to obtain adequate insurance, arrange security and emergency services, demonstrate ability to protect public safety, and submit traffic control plans
- Allows racing events on state roads, municipal roads (with city permission), county roads (with county commission permission), and airports (with airport authority permission and federal compliance)
- Exempts permitted racing events from road obstruction and speed restriction laws that would otherwise apply
- Shields the state and Department of Transportation from liability for racing event damages, requiring permittees to indemnify and hold the state harmless from all claims
Legislative Description
Transferring authority for racing events from county commissions to DOT
Municipalities
Last Action
To House Government Organization
2/23/2026
Committee Referrals
Government Organization2/23/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure 2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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