HB 5562
Relating to establishing a process for the Department of Highways to receive complaints from the public relating to public road hazards
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Bill overview
This bill creates a system for the West Virginia Department of Highways to receive and track complaints about dangerous road conditions. It requires the department to establish multiple reporting methods, including a hotline, online portal, and mobile app, and to track the status of reported hazards. The bill also mandates an annual report to the legislature detailing response times and recommendations for improvement, and establishes limited liability for the state in cases of negligence regarding hazardous conditions.
Key provisions
- Establishes a highway hazard reporting and monitoring system.
- Requires the Department of Highways to provide multiple reporting methods (hotline, online portal, mobile app).
- Mandates tracking of hazard reports with unique numbers and severity levels.
- Requires the Department of Highways to submit an annual report to the legislature.
- Creates a publicly accessible online dashboard displaying report data.
- Establishes a process for referring reports of hazards on county or municipal roads.
- Provides limited liability to the state for negligent failure to address hazardous conditions.
- Grants the Commissioner rulemaking authority to implement the system.
Who is affected
- The West Virginia Department of Highways
- The General Public (road users)
- County and Municipal Governments
- The Legislature
- Motorists
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