The 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. This access is intended to allow these companies to quickly obtain owner information, thereby minimizing the charges that would accumulate for vehicle owners while the towing company seeks this information. The Division of Motor Vehicles is tasked with implementing the necessary changes to facilitate this access, with a deadline set for July 1, 2025.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the Division of Motor Vehicles must either alter its existing services or design a new portal to meet the requirements of this legislation by the specified date. The amendments made during the 2025 Regular Session will take effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring that the new provisions are in place for the towing and recovery industry to operate more efficiently.

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