HB 5455 West Virginia House of Delegates · 2026 Regular Session

Relating to special license plates

HB 5455 directs all mandatory fees from special license plates in West Virginia to the State Road Fund for road maintenance. It adds a voluntary donation option at registration or renewal, allowing drivers to contribute to programs related to their plate's theme (e.g., military, education, or environmental causes). Donations must be clearly marked as optional, separate from fees, and distributed only to the designated program. The bill requires the DMV to disclose these details to applicants and report annual fee and donation totals to the legislature. This affects all drivers purchasing special license plates and ensures road funding remains primary while offering optional support for themed causes.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 11, 2026 Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
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Feb 11, 2026
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