Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 477: Tow truck drivers; temporary registration.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 477 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Tow truck drivers; temporary registration. Primary sponsor: Bill DeSteph (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 29, 2026): Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Tow truck drivers; temporary registration. Requires the Department of Criminal Justice Services to offer a temporary registration or driver authorization document to tow truck drivers that is effective upon submission of an application for registration and that expires upon issuance or denial of permanent registration. Under current law, the Department is authorized, but not required, to offer such temporary registration or driver authorization document.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bill DeSteph | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Stricken at request of Patron in Transportation (14-Y 0-N)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB477)
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100933D