West Virginia 2026 Session Status: Enacted

SB 692 — Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles

Last action — Chapter 270, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2026. Enacted.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 3 recorded votes so far.

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In plain language

The bill allows Department of Health vehicles to use green flashing warning lights.

This bill authorizes the use of green flashing warning lights on vehicles operated by the Department of Health. This change aims to enhance visibility and safety for these vehicles while on the road.

Summary

Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

29 added · 9 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill SB 692 clarifies the authorities involved in designating which firefighters can operate emergency vehicles, specifically Class A vehicles, by explicitly stating that this designation comes from fire chiefs and the State Fire Marshal’s Office. Additionally, it simplifies language by removing references to the "Department of Health and Human Resources" and replacing it with a more focused role for the Department of Health. These changes are important because they streamline the decision-making process and ensure that only trained officials are responsible for designating those who can use emergency lights on their vehicles, thereby enhancing public safety and clarity in the law.

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WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 692 BYSENATORM.
WEST VIRGINIA LEGISLATURE REGULAR SESSION Enrolled Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 692 BYSENATORM.
AYNARD [Reported February 10, 2026, from the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure] CS for SB 692 A BILL to amend and reenact §17C-15-26 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing green flashing warning lights on Division of Highways vehicles and other vehicles or equipment as designated in writing by the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
AYNARD [Passed February 18, 2026;
in effect 90 days from passage (May 19, 2026)] Enr CS for SB 692 AN ACT to amend and reenact §17C-15-26 of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to authorizing green flashing warning lights on Division of Highways vehicles and other vehicles or equipment as designated in writing by the Commissioner of the Division of Highways.
CS for SB 692 (B) Fire-fighting vehicles;
Enr CS for SB 692 (B) Fire-fighting vehicles;
CS for SB 692 (3) The use of red flashing warning lights is authorized as follows:
Enr CS for SB 692 (3) The use of red flashing warning lights is authorized as follows:
CS for SB 692 (K) Authorization for vehicles for emergency response or emergency management by the Division of Corrections, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, Division of Juvenile Services, and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall be designated by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
Enr CS for SB 692 (K) Authorization for vehicles for emergency response or emergency management by the Division of Corrections, Regional Jail and Correctional Facility Authority, Division of Juvenile Services, and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management shall be designated by the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
(A) Authorization for tow trucks, wreckers, rural newspaper delivery vehicles, flag car services, vehicles providing road service to disabled vehicles, service vehicles of a public service CS for SB 692 corporation, and postal service vehicles shall be designated by the sheriff of the county of residence.
(A) Authorization for tow trucks, wreckers, rural newspaper delivery vehicles, flag car services, vehicles providing road service to disabled vehicles, service vehicles of a public service Enr CS for SB 692 corporation, and postal service vehicles shall be designated by the sheriff of the county of residence.
The light shall have a single clear lens emitting light 360 degrees around its vertical axis and may not extend above the CS for SB 692 roof more than six and one-half inches.
The light shall have a single clear lens emitting light 360 degrees around its vertical axis and may not extend above the Enr CS for SB 692 roof more than six and one-half inches.
Enr CS for SB 692 The Clerk of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Delegates hereby certify that the foregoing bill is correctly enrolled.
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Clerk of the Senate ...............................................................
Clerk of the House of Delegates Originated in the Senate.
In effect 90 days from passage.
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President of the Senate ...............................................................
Speaker of the House of Delegates __________ The within is ................................................
this the...........................................
Day of ..........................................................................................................., 2026.
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Action History

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  3. Introduced in Senate

  4. To Transportation and Infrastructure

  5. Committee substitute reported

  6. On 1st reading

  7. Read 1st time

  8. On 2nd reading

  9. Read 2nd time

  10. On 3rd reading

  11. Read 3rd time

  12. Passed Senate (Roll No. 80)

  13. Ordered to House

  14. House received Senate message

  15. Introduced in House

  16. Immediate consideration

  17. Reference dispensed

  18. Read 1st time

  19. On 2nd reading, Special Calendar

  20. Read 2nd time

  21. On 3rd reading, Special Calendar

  22. Read 3rd time

  23. Passed House (Roll No. 118)

  24. Communicated to Senate

  25. Completed legislative action

  26. House Message received

  27. To Governor 2/20/2026

  28. To Governor 2/20/2026 - House Journal

  29. Approved by Governor 2/25/2026

  30. Chapter 270, Acts, Regular Session, 2026

Sponsors

  • M. Maynard · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 151 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • M. Maynard

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (151)

151 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

PASSAGE

Passed 92 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 81006
Democrat 9000
Unaffiliated 2001
Total 92007
% of votes cast 93%0%0%7%
How each member voted (99)
Member Party Vote
Flanigan — Yea
Linville — Yea
Kump — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Evan Hansen Democrat Yea
Hollis Lewis Democrat Yea
John Williams Democrat Yea
Kayla Young Democrat Yea
Mike Pushkin Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Sean Hornbuckle Democrat Yea
Shawn Fluharty Democrat Yea
Adam Burkhammer Republican Yea
Adam Vance Republican Not Voting
Andy Shamblin Republican Yea
Bill Bell Republican Yea
Bill Ridenour Republican Yea
Bob Fehrenbacher Republican Yea
Bryan Smith Republican Not Voting
Bryan Ward Republican Yea
Carl "Bill" Roop Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Charles Sheedy Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Christopher W. Toney Republican Yea
Chuck Horst Republican Yea
Clay Riley Republican Yea
D. Rolland Jennings Republican Yea
Dana Ferrell Republican Yea
Dave Foggin Republican Yea
David Cannon Republican Yea
David Green Republican Yea
David McCormick Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Doug Smith Republican Yea
Elias Coop-Gonzalez Republican Yea
Eric Brooks Republican Yea
Erica Moore Republican Yea
Evan Worrell Republican Yea
Gary G. Howell Republican Yea
Geno Chiarelli Republican Yea
George Miller Republican Yea
George Street Republican Yea
Gregory A. Watt Republican Yea
Guy Ward Republican Yea
Henry Dillon Republican Yea
Ian T. Masters Republican Yea
James Robert "JB" Akers II Republican Yea
Jarred Cannon Republican Yea
Jeff Campbell Republican Yea
Jeff Eldridge Republican Yea
Jeffrey Stephens Republican Yea
Jim Butler Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Not Voting
Joe Ellington Republican Yea
Joe Funkhouser Republican Yea
Joe Parsons Republican Yea
Joe Statler Republican Yea
John Jordan Republican Yea
John Paul Hott Republican Yea
Jonathan Kyle Republican Yea
Jonathan Pinson Republican Yea
Jordan Bridges Republican Yea
Jordan Maynor Republican Yea
Josh Holstein Republican Yea
Kathie Hess Crouse Republican Yea
Keith Marple Republican Yea
Laura Kimble Republican Yea
Lisa White Republican Yea
Lori Dittman Republican Yea
Margitta Mazzocchi Republican Yea
Mark Dean Republican Not Voting
Mark Zatezalo Republican Yea
Marshall W. Clay Republican Yea
Marty Gearheart Republican Yea
Matthew Rohrbach Republican Yea
Michael Amos Republican Yea
Michael Hite Republican Yea
Michael Hornby Republican Yea
Mickey Petitto Republican Yea
Pat McGeehan Republican Yea
Patrick Lucas Republican Yea
Phil Mallow Republican Yea
Ray Canterbury Republican Yea
Rick Hillenbrand Republican Yea
Roger Hanshaw Republican Yea
Roy Cooper Republican Yea
Ryan Browning Republican Yea
S. Chris Anders Republican Yea
Sarah Drennan Republican Yea
Scot C. Heckert Republican Yea
Stanley Adkins Republican Yea
Tresa Howell Republican Yea
Tristan Leavitt Republican Not Voting
Vacant1 Republican Yea
Vernon Criss Republican Yea
Walter Hall Republican Yea
Wayne Clark Republican Not Voting
William Anderson Republican Yea

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Roll Call

Passed 32 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 28001
Unaffiliated 0001
Democrat 4000
Total 32002
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (34)
Member Party Vote
MR PRESIDENT — Not Voting
Anitra Hamilton Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Mike Woelfel Democrat Yea
Rick Garcia Democrat Yea
Ben Queen Republican Yea
Carl Martin Republican Yea
Chris Phillips Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Chris Rose Republican Yea
Dean Jeffries Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Eric Tarr Republican Yea
Glenn Jeffries Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jack Woodrum Republican Yea
Jay Taylor Republican Yea
Jimmy Willis Republican Yea
Mark R. Maynard Republican Yea
Mike Oliverio Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Patricia Rucker Republican Yea
Robbie Morris Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rollan A. Roberts Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Rupie Phillips Republican Yea
Ryan Weld Republican Not Voting
Ryan Weld Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Takubo Republican Yea
Tom Willis Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea
Trenton Barnhart Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 692 do?
Authorizing green flashing warning lights on DOH vehicles
Who sponsors SB 692?
SB 692 is sponsored by M. Maynard.
What is the current status of SB 692?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 30, 2026. Enacted.
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