HB4489Introduced in the House of Delegates
Authorizing the DMV to issue certain vital records in the custody of the state registrar
Introduced by Gary Howell, District 87
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to provide the authority to the Commissioner of the Division of Motor Vehicles to issue certain vital records subject to the rules and regulations of the State Registrar, to allow the DMV to collect fees for issuing vital records that will be provided to the State Registrar, and for the Commissioners of the DMV and DH Department of Health to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding to implement a program that allows the DH Department of Health to provide access to certain vital records to the DMV.
Where it stands
To House Finance
February 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Energy and Public Works then Finance
Introduced in House
To House Energy and Public Works
Markup Discussion
By substitute, do pass, but first to Finance
To House Finance
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