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HB5136 • 2026
Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealers
Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealers
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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2026-02-03
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To House Government Organization
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2026-02-03
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Introduced in House
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2026-02-03
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To Government Organization
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2026-02-03
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Filed for introduction
Official Summary Text
Authorizing certain motor vehicle manufactures to operate as new car dealers
Current Bill Text
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HB 5136 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 5136 History | Email Key: Green = existing Code. Red = new code to be enacted WEST virginia legislature 2026 regular session Introduced House Bill 5136 By Delegate Young [Introduced February 03, 2026; referred to the Committee on Government Organization] A BILL to amend the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, by adding a new section, designated §17A-6-1c, relating to authorizing certain motor vehicle manufacturers to operate as new car dealers. Be it enacted by the Legislature of West Virginia: ARTICLE 6. LICENSING OF DEALERS AND WRECKERS OR DISMANTLERS; SPECIAL PLATES; TEMPORARY PLATES OR MARKERS. §17A-6-1c. Authorizing manufacturer direct sales of motor vehicles. Notwithstanding any other code provision to the contrary, a manufacturer may be licensed and operate as a new motor vehicle dealer in this state if the manufacturer: (1) Has been manufacturing zero emissions motor vehicles since at least 2008; (2) Manufactures or assembles zero emissions motor vehicles exclusively and has never sold its line make of motor vehicles in this state through a franchised new motor vehicle dealer; and (3) Has not acquired a controlling interest in a franchisor or a subsidiary or other entity controlled by a franchisor, or sold or transferred a controlling interest in such manufacturer to a franchisor or subsidiary or other entity controlled by such franchisor. NOTE: The purpose of this bill is to authorize certain zero emission motor vehicle manufacturers to operate as new car dealers 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: