2026 Regular Session
SB 249
Repealing vehicle inspection sticker requirements in WV
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill aims to eliminate the requirement for mandatory vehicle inspections in West Virginia. Currently, vehicles must undergo inspections to maintain their inspection sticker. This legislation would repeal the sections of the West Virginia Code that govern these inspections, effectively removing the need for annual inspections.
Key provisions
- Repeals sections of the West Virginia Code related to vehicle inspections.
- Eliminates the requirement for a vehicle inspection sticker.
- Removes the state’s authority to mandate vehicle inspections.
- Addresses regulations outlined in §17C-16-1 through §17C-16-9.
Who is affected
- Vehicle owners in West Virginia
- Vehicle repair shops
- The West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles
- The West Virginia Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Removes a longstanding requirement for annual vehicle inspections.
- Eliminates the associated fees for inspection stickers and inspection services.
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