West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 4756: To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 4756 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: To provide automatic treble damages anytime a non-English speaking commercial truck driver causes an accident in WV. Primary sponsor: Flanigan. It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 29, 2026): Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2026.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flanigan | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| J.B. Akers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 55 |
| Rick Hillenbrand | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Gary Howell | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 87 |
| Keith Marple | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 69 |
| Martin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jordan Maynor | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Phillips | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Bill Ridenour | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 100 |
| Bill Roop | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 44 |
| Mark Zatezalo | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Chapter 104, Acts, Regular Session, 2026
- To House Government Organization
- Introduced in House
- To Government Organization then Judiciary
- Filed for introduction