SB575 is a bill in the West Virginia Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to refusal review hearings.

What is the status of SB575?

Signed into law as of April 1, 2026. Latest action: Chapter 235, Acts, Regular Session, 2026 (June 25, 2026).

Barrett, Jason (R, 16), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB575?

On the West Virginia Legislature website: https://www.wvlegislature.gov/bill_status/Bills_history.cfm?input=575&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill

West Virginia legislation · 2026 Regular Session

West Virginia SB575: Relating to refusal review hearings

Q: What does SB575 do?

In its own words: An act to amend and reenact §17A-2-20 and §17C-5-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to refusal review hearings; clarifying legal representation at refusal review hearings; providing that either the prosecuting attorney of the county with jurisdiction or legal representative of the municipality with jurisdiction shall appear in and attend to all matters related to a refusal review hearing; clarifying that certain provisions do not confer upon the Division of Motor Vehicles the status of a party to any refusal review proceeding; and clarifying that neither the prosecutin.

Status: Signed into law, April 1, 2026

What the bill says

An act to amend and reenact §17A-2-20 and §17C-5-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to refusal review hearings; clarifying legal representation at refusal review hearings; providing that either the prosecuting attorney of the county with jurisdiction or legal representative of the municipality with jurisdiction shall appear in and attend to all matters related to a refusal review hearing; clarifying that certain provisions do not confer upon the Division of Motor Vehicles the status of a party to any refusal review proceeding; and clarifying that neither the prosecutin.

From the enrolled text, March 14, 2026:

AN ACT to amend and reenact §17A-2-20 and §17C-5-7a of the Code of West Virginia, 1931, as amended, relating to refusal review hearings; clarifying legal representation at refusal review hearings; providing that either the prosecuting attorney of the county with jurisdiction or legal representative of the municipality with jurisdiction shall appear in and attend to all matters related to a refusal review hearing; clarifying that certain provisions do not confer upon the Division of Motor Vehicles the status of a party to any refusal review proceeding; and clarifying that neither the prosecuting attorney of the county with jurisdiction or legal representative of the municipality shall act as legal counsel for the commissioner or the Division of Motor Vehicles. CHAPTER 17A. MOTOR VEHICLE ADMINISTRATION, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATE OF TITLE, AND ANTITHEFT PROVISIONS. ARTICLE 2. DIVISION OF MOTOR VEHICLES. §17A-2-20. Legal services rendered to the commissioner. (a) It is the duty of the Attorney General and assistant attorneys general of this state, the prosecuting attorneys of the several counties, and the legal representatives of the municipalities of this state to render to the commissioner, without additional compensation, any legal services as required in the discharge of the commissioner's duties under the provisions of this chapter. (b) Any legal services provided pursuant to the provisions of §17C-5-7a of this and (2) Are the sole …

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West Virginia SB575: Relating to refusal review hearings

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