2026 Regular Session
HB 4175
To repeal the requirement for automobile inspection.
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to eliminate the state’s requirement for mandatory automobile inspections. Currently, West Virginia law mandates inspections to ensure vehicle safety and emissions standards. This legislation would repeal the sections of the Code of West Virginia that govern these inspections, effectively removing the obligation for vehicle owners to have their cars inspected.
Key provisions
- Repeals §17C-16-1 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-2 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-3 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-4 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-5 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-6 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-7 of the Code of West Virginia.
- Repeals §17C-16-8 of the Code of West Virginia.
Who is affected
- Vehicle Owners
- Automobile Repair Shops
- Vehicle Inspection Stations
Notable changes
- Removes the state’s mandate for vehicle inspections.
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