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HB4723 • 2026
Make it illegal to operate a “squatted” vehicle on West Virginia roads.
Make it illegal to operate a “squatted” vehicle on West Virginia roads.
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-01-23
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To House Government Adminstration
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2026-01-22
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To House Government Organization
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2026-01-22
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Introduced in House
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2026-01-22
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To Government Organization
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2026-01-22
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Make it illegal to operate a “squatted” vehicle on West Virginia roads.
Current Bill Text
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HB 4723 Text skip navigation SENATE PRESIDENT SENATORS COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS SENATE CLERK SENATE RULES HOUSE SPEAKER DELEGATES COMMITTEES VIDEO/AUDIO DISTRICT MAPS HOUSE CLERK HOUSE RULES HOUSE STAFF JOINT INTERIM COMMITTEES LEGISLATIVE ADMINISTRATOR LEGISLATIVE SERVICES DIVISION PUBLIC INFORMATION LEGISLATIVE AUTOMATED SYSTEMS DIVISION LEGISLATIVE AUDITOR'S OFFICE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & RESEARCH DIVISION POST AUDIT DIVISION BUDGET DIVISION REGULATORY AND FISCAL AFFAIRS DIVISION CLAIMS COMMISSION CRIME VICTIMS RULE-MAKING REVIEW SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS JUDICIAL COMP. COMMISSION JOINT RULES STAFF INFO BILL STATUS BILL STATUS BILL TRACKING STATE LAW WEST VIRGINIA CODE ACTS OF THE LEGISLATURE CODE OF 1931 WV CONSTITUTION US CONSTITUTION REPORTS AGENCY REPORTS AGENCY GRANT AWARDS PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS POST AUDITS EDUCATIONAL CITIZEN’S GUIDE INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PAGE PROGRAM PUBLICATIONS PHOTO GALLERY CAPITOL HISTORY HOW A BILL BECOMES LAW CONTACT SENATE ROSTER HOUSE ROSTER PUBLIC INFO. NEWS RELEASES HELPFUL LINKS Introduced Version House Bill 4723 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session Introduced House Bill 4723 By Delegate Pritt [Introduced January 22, 2026; referred to the Committee on Government Organization] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, by adding a new section, designated §17C-14-16, relating to prohibiting the operation of a "squatted vehicle" in West Virginia; providing for a definition; and providing for penalties. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 14. MISCELLANEOUS RULES. §17C-14-16. Prohibition of "squatted" vehicles. (a) Effective July 1, 2026, it shall be illegal to operate a "squatted" vehicle on West Virginia roads. (b) "Squatted" vehicles include those with a front or rear fender raised four or more inches higher than the other. (c) West Virginia law enforcement shall only issue warning citations for the first six months after the effective date. (d) On January 1, 2027, drivers shall begin to receive tickets for violations. The following penalties for violations are established: (1) First Offense - $100 fine; (2) Second Offense - $200 fine; and (3) Third Offense - $300 fine and a license suspension by the West Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles for twelve months from the date of conviction. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is prohibit the operation of a squatted vehicle in West Virginia. Strike-throughs indicate language that would be stricken from a heading or the present law and underscoring indicates new language that would be added. Bill Status | Bill Tracking | Legacy WV Code | Bulletin Board | District Maps | Senate Roster | House Roster | Live | Blog | Jobs | Links | Home This Web site is maintained by the West Virginia Legislature's Office of Reference & Information. | Terms of Use | Webmaster | © 2026 West Virginia Legislature ** Print On Demand Name: Email: Phone: