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HB4763 • 2026
Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia.
Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia.
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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2026-01-22
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To House Energy and Public Works
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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 Energy and Public Works then Judiciary
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2026-01-22
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Relating generally to “Flagger Ahead” signs and flaggers on public roads in the State of West Virginia.
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HB 4763 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 4763 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE 2026 REGULAR SESSION Introduced House Bill 4763 By Delegate Sheedy [Introduced January 22, 2026; referred to the Committee on Energy and Public Works then the Judiciary] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding thereto a new article, designated §17-3A-1, relating to the creating expectations for the removal of "flagger ahead" signs on WV roadways. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: Article 3A. Procedures for Sign removal from Roadway. §17-3A-1. Procedure for the removal of "Flagger Ahead" signs. (a) All signs intended to warn drivers that work is being conducted, including, but not limited to, "flagger ahead" signs, must be removed from the roadway within 30 minutes of cessation of or removal of flaggers on any and all public roadways within the state. (b) Violations of this procedure will be prosecuted as follows: (1) A first offense will result in a warning and the offender shall be fined $50 for the court costs associated with adjudicating the offense; (2) A second offense will result in a $200 fine in additions to the court costs. (3) A third offense will result in the offender paying a $500 fine, court costs, and the offender will have their right-of-way entry permit revoked. (c) This section will become effective on July 1, 2026. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to create expectations for the removal of "flagger ahead" signs on WV roadways. 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: