HB4478

Relating to racing facilities

Introduced·1/16/26
Intr Text

West Virginia HB4478 provides immunity to racing facilities from certain claims by surrounding property owners.

West Virginia HB4478 aims to limit the liability of racing facilities from certain claims by surrounding property owners. The bill defines a "racing facility" as a lawfully established area used for competitive vehicle or motorsport racing, including all related structures and areas. It grants immunity to racing facilities that were lawfully established and in operation before surrounding property owners acquired or improved their real property. This immunity extends to claims based on nuisance, noise, vibration, trespass, inverse condemnation, taking, or similar theories.

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Calendar

Jan 28

9:45 AM

House Legal Services Subcommittee Meeting

Jan 28

9:45 AM

Subcommittee on Legal Services Meeting

History

Jan 27

House

Markup Discussion

Jan 26

House

To House Legal Services

Jan 16

House

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