This bill proposes the addition of a new section, designated 17B-3-14, to the Code of West Virginia, 1931, aimed at enhancing the process by which the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) assesses an individual's medical competency to retain their driver's license. The section, titled "McKayla, Miranda, and Philip's Law," outlines the responsibilities of healthcare providers to report any diagnosed mental or physical disabilities or disorders that may impair a person's ability to drive safely. Specifically, it mandates that licensed healthcare professionals report the full name, date of birth, and address of individuals over 15 years old diagnosed with such conditions within ten days of diagnosis.

Additionally, the bill establishes confidentiality for the reports submitted to the DMV, stipulating that they are to be used solely for determining driving qualifications and cannot be used as evidence in civil or criminal trials, except in incompetency proceedings. It also provides immunity from civil and criminal liability for those who report the required information. The provisions of this section are set to take effect on July 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17B-3-14