This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to grant companies providing towing and recovery services, which are regulated by the Public Service Commission, access to driver registration information on demand. The legislation specifies that these companies must have access to this information at all times to minimize charges that would accumulate for vehicle owners while the towing company seeks their personal information. Additionally, the Division of Motor Vehicles is required to implement changes to its services or design a new portal to facilitate this access by July 1, 2025.

The bill also outlines various permitted disclosures of personal information, including uses by governmental agencies, businesses for verification purposes, and insurers for claim investigations. A new provision states that the amendments made during the 2025 Regular Session will take effect on July 1, 2025. This legislation aims to streamline the process for towing companies to obtain necessary information while ensuring that personal data is used appropriately and within the bounds of the law.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17A-2A-7
Committee Substitute: 17A-2A-7
Engrossed Committee Substitute: 17A-2A-7