HB4881Introduced in the House of Delegates
Relating to obtaining title to abandoned or junked motor vehicles abandoned on the property or place of business of an automobile dealer
Introduced by Dana Ferrell, District 60
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to remove the requirement that the loan value of the motor vehicle be less than $9,500 to allow an automobile dealer, licensed automobile auction, motor vehicle repair facility or towing company upon whose property or place of business an abandoned or junked motor vehicle has been abandoned to obtain a certificate of title and registration for the abandoned motor vehicle or junked vehicle.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 404) · March 10, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
To House Legal Services
Markup Discussion
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 94)
Communicated to Senate
Introduced in Senate
To Transportation and Infrastructure
To Transportation and Infrastructure
Reported do pass
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 404)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/11/2026
To Governor 3/11/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
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