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HB 4036WEST VIRGINIASession 2026State Billdead
Did Not Advance

West Virginia Bill 4036 increases penalties for parking violations in accessible spaces and fraudulent placard use

Original title: Relating to stricter enforcement for parking in a handicapped designated spot

Last action · February 3, 2026: To Transportation and InfrastructureSponsors: Phil Mallow and 1 other

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What This Bill Proposed

West Virginia House Bill 4036 increases fines for illegally parking in accessible spaces and for fabricating, selling, or fraudulently obtaining disability parking placards and special license plates. The legislation also establishes a public awareness program regarding accessible parking laws and permits trained volunteers to assist law enforcement in issuing parking citations.

Why it matters

Drivers who illegally park in accessible spaces, block s, or misuse disability placards face higher misdemeanor fines ranging from $300 to $1,000, and repeat offenders or those who give away placards risk losing their parking privileges for at least five years.

Background
  • House Bill 4036 was introduced in the West Virginia Legislature for the 2026 regular session by Delegates Mallow and Kump. context
  • West Virginia Code §17C-13-6 governs parking privileges, registration plates, and windshield placards for persons with mobility impairments. context

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

persons with a mobility impairment

Their accessible parking privileges, placard issuance rules, and exemption criteria at parking meters are governed and updated by the bill.

Directly affected

law-enforcement agencies

They are authorized to establish volunteer enforcement programs, provide workers' compensation and liability coverage, and issue citations.

Directly affected

motor vehicle drivers

They face increased misdemeanor fines and penalties for unauthorized parking in accessible spaces or access aisles and for placard fraud.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the new fines for parking in an accessible space without a valid placard?
The fine is $300 for a first conviction, $400 for a second conviction, and $500 for third and subsequent convictions.
Can trained volunteers issue parking citations for accessible space violations?
Yes, law enforcement agencies may establish programs allowing trained volunteers to photograph illegally parked vehicles and complete forms to help issue citations, or within agency discretion, volunteers may directly issue citations.
Do individuals with mobility impairments have to pay at parking meters?
A public entity may not require a person to pay at a parking meter if their vehicle displays a valid accessible parking placard or plate, the driver has a mobility impairment making them unable to walk, the meter is not accessible from a wheelchair within 30 feet, and a valid medical parking certification is displayed.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died at adjournment · passed the House · in Senate committee.

Procedural history

20 actions
  1. Feb 3, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Transportation and Infrastructure
  2. Feb 3, 2026SenateCommittee
    To Transportation and Infrastructure then Judiciary
  3. Feb 3, 2026SenateIntroduced
    Introduced in Senate
  4. Feb 2, 2026House
    Communicated to Senate
  5. Feb 2, 2026HouseFloor
    Passed House (Roll No. 34)
  6. Feb 2, 2026House
    Read 3rd time
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  1. Feb 2, 2026House
    On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
  2. Jan 30, 2026House
    Read 2nd time
  3. Jan 30, 2026House
    On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
  4. Jan 29, 2026House
    Read 1st time
  5. Jan 29, 2026House
    On 1st reading, Special Calendar
  6. Jan 28, 2026House
    Do pass
  7. Jan 23, 2026House
    Markup Discussion
  8. Jan 22, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Judiciary
  9. Jan 21, 2026House
    Markup Discussion
  10. Jan 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Courts
  11. Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
    To House Judiciary
  12. Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced in House
  13. Jan 14, 2026HouseCommittee
    To Judiciary
  14. Jan 14, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Filed for introduction

Version history

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Sponsors

Phil MallowHouse · District 75RepublicanPrimary sponsor
KumpHouseSponsorNo profile match

Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift95% confidence

Expansion of Enforcement Tools

The bill expands traditional law enforcement duties by formally permitting trained civilian volunteers to assist in gathering evidence and issuing citations for accessible parking violations.

Connected Entities

Kump, Rehabilitation International Organization, Phil Mallow and 1 more
PersonKump“Delegate cosponsoring House Bill 4036”Map →
OrganizationRehabilitation International Organization“Organization that adopted the international symbol of access in 1969”Map →
PersonPhil Mallow“Delegate sponsoring House Bill 4036”Map →
OrganizationAmerican Heart Association“Organization establishing standards for cardiac condition severity classificatio”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.wvlegislature.gov

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
    Lowered because this bill did not pass (its text scored 65)
  • Controversy25
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz30
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