SB467Introduced in the Senate
Allowing enforcement of Purple Heart parking spaces taken by non-Purple Heart recipients
Introduced by Laura Wakim Chapman, District 1
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to grant authority for enforcement of the Purple Heart parking spaces so that only those who have earned this medal may use those spaces, and establish penalties for those who park in these spaces without having earned the designation.
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
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 384) · 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 Transportation and Infrastructure
Introduced in Senate
To Transportation and Infrastructure
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 48)
Communicated to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Energy and Public Works
To House Energy and Public Works
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
On 1st reading, Special Calendar
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading, Special Calendar
Amendments pending
Read 3rd time
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Read 3rd time
Passed House (Roll No. 363)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 384)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
House received Senate message
To Governor 3/11/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/17/2026 - House Journal
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- sb467 hepw am. _1 3-3 (amendment)
- sb467 hfat anderson 3-9 (amendment)
- sb467 hfat anderson 3-9 adopted (amendment)
- sb467 hepw am. _1 3-3 adopted (amendment)
- sb467 hepw am. _1 3-3 adopted adopted (amendment)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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