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SB 753

Establishing Adopt-A-Road program

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Maynard

West Virginia establishes Adopt-A-Road program allowing volunteers to maintain road segments, reducing state costs while potentially creating liability and equity issues.

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Bill Summary · SB 753

Legislative bill overview

SB 753 establishes an Adopt-A-Road program in West Virginia that allows individuals, organizations, and businesses to voluntarily maintain and beautify designated road segments in exchange for recognition and potential incentives. The program creates a framework for the Department of Transportation to recruit, train, and oversee volunteer groups responsible for litter removal, landscaping, and basic maintenance on adopted roadways.

Why is this important

Adopt-A-Road programs can reduce state spending on road maintenance and beautification while engaging communities in civic participation and environmental stewardship. However, the program's success depends heavily on reliable volunteer participation, adequate liability protections, and clear performance standards—factors that vary significantly across different regions and volunteer capacities.

Potential points of contention

  • Liability and safety concerns: Questions about who bears responsibility if volunteers are injured or if maintenance is performed inadequately, and whether current liability protections are sufficient
  • Resource allocation and equity: Risk that well-resourced urban and suburban areas attract more volunteers while rural or economically disadvantaged areas receive less attention and road beautification
  • Labor displacement perception: Concerns from road maintenance workers or unions about whether volunteer programs undermine funding for paid positions and professional road maintenance standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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