2026 Regular Session
SB 136
Providing reports to DMV on mental and physical disabilities for driver's license
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill requires healthcare providers to report diagnoses of mental or physical disorders or disabilities to the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV). The DMV will then use this information to assess an individual’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle and determine whether to retain their driver’s license. The bill is named "McKayla, Miranda, and Philip’s Law".
Key provisions
- Healthcare providers (physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, etc.) must report diagnoses of mental or physical disorders to the DMV.
- Reports must include the individual’s full name, date of birth, and address.
- The DMV will consider disorders causing lapses of consciousness or affecting driving ability.
- Institution heads are responsible for ensuring reports are filed.
- Reports are confidential and used only for driver competency assessments.
- Reports cannot be used as evidence in civil or criminal trials outside of competency proceedings.
- Individuals and agencies are protected from liability for providing the information.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers
- Individuals with mental or physical disorders or disabilities
- The Division of Motor Vehicles
- Drivers in West Virginia
- Mental hospitals and treatment facilities
Notable changes
- Establishes a reporting requirement for healthcare providers regarding mental and physical disabilities.
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