HB4040

Non-State Owned Roads Improvement Act

Introduced·1/14/26

West Virginia HB4040 allows municipalities to improve non-state owned roads with legal protection and transparency.

West Virginia HB4040, the Non-State Owned Roads Improvement Act, empowers municipalities to enhance non-state owned roads, including paving, pothole repairs, and safety improvements. The bill ensures municipalities are not held liable for damages if improvements are made in good faith, comply with regulations, and avoid gross negligence. It mandates public notification and transparency, requiring municipalities to inform the public about proposed improvements and publish project details online.

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Where it stands

Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Feb 10

3:00 PM

Standing Committee on Energy and Public Works Meeting

Feb 10

3:00 PM

House Energy and Public Works Meeting

History

Feb 11

House

By substitute, do pass, but first to Judiciary

Feb 11

House

To House Judiciary

Feb 3

House

To House Energy and Public Works