SB575

Relating to refusal review hearings

Complete·4/1/26

Clarifies county prosecuting attorneys' obligations for DMV refusal review hearings.

West Virginia SB575 amends the Code of West Virginia to clarify the role of county prosecuting attorneys in refusal review hearings for individuals charged with refusing a secondary chemical test. The bill specifies that the prosecuting attorney must attend to all matters related to the hearing to protect the interests of the state and the Division of Motor Vehicles. It also outlines the process for the hearing, including the court's duties and the potential outcomes for the individual's license.

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Sponsors

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3
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

34 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 11

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

Mar 10

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

Senate

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 18

Senate

To Governor 3/18/2026

Mar 14

Senate

House Message received