HB4036

Relating to stricter enforcement for parking in a handicapped designated spot

Chamber Passed·2/2/26

West Virginia HB4036 strengthens enforcement against illegal parking in accessible spots for mobility-impaired individuals.

West Virginia HB4036 amends the state code to increase penalties for illegally parking in designated accessible parking spaces. The bill defines mobility impairment and outlines the criteria for obtaining special registration plates or removable windshield placards. It prohibits non-qualified individuals from using these permits and imposes fines for violations. The legislation also establishes a program to train volunteers in collecting evidence for citations and mandates public awareness campaigns about the penalties for misuse of accessible parking spaces.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 96–0 · Feb 2
Current
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

0
2
RR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Passed House (Roll No. 34)

96 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

Jan 27

9:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Jan 27

11:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Feb 3

Senate

Introduced in Senate

Feb 3

Senate

To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary

Feb 3

Senate

To Transportation and Infrastructure