HB4541Introduced in the House of Delegates
To require DOH, when abandoning a right of way, to notify the legislative representatives in the county or counties in which this right of way is located via email and first class mail in addition to publication in the newspaper
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 require notice from the Commissioner of Highways of the discontinuance, vacation, abandonment, or closure of any road or highway be published as a Class I legal advertisement and shall also notify members of the Legislature who represent the area in which the road or highway is located of the proceedings.
Where it stands
To House Energy and Public Works
January 19, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Energy and Public Works
Introduced in House
To House Energy and Public Works
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