West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Introduced 10 R cosponsors

HB 4756 — To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV

Last action — Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House of Delegates
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

The bill mandates automatic treble damages for accidents involving non-English speaking commercial truck drivers in West Virginia.

This legislation establishes a rule for automatic treble damages when a non-English speaking commercial truck driver is involved in an accident in West Virginia. It applies specifically to cases where such drivers cause incidents, thereby increasing potential financial penalties.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This could impact workers in the transportation sector due to potential increased financial liabilities associated with accidents.

Summary

To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Government Organization then Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Government Organization

  5. Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 141 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Flanigan

Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (141)

141 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 4756 do?
To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV
Who sponsors HB 4756?
HB 4756 is sponsored by Flanigan, Gary G. Howell (Republican), Keith Marple (Republican), Carl Martin (Republican), Bill Ridenour (Republican), Rick Hillenbrand (Republican), Chris Phillips (Republican), Carl "Bill" Roop (Republican), Mark Zatezalo (Republican), James Robert "JB" Akers II (Republican), and Jordan Maynor (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 4756?
This bill died with 2026 Session. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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