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HB 4040

Non-State Owned Roads Improvement Act

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Mallow

HB 4040 establishes a framework for improving privately-owned roads in West Virginia, potentially clarifying funding and maintenance responsibility across the state's non-state road networks.

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Bill Summary · HB 4040

Legislative bill overview

HB 4040 establishes a framework for improving and maintaining privately-owned and non-state roads in West Virginia. The bill appears to create mechanisms for funding, oversight, or coordination of infrastructure improvements on roads not maintained by the state Department of Transportation.

Why is this important

West Virginia has extensive networks of private roads, county roads, and local roads that fall outside state maintenance systems. Clarifying responsibility and funding for these roads affects rural property access, emergency services response times, and economic development in communities relying on non-state infrastructure.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding sources and burden: Whether costs fall on property owners, local governments, state subsidies, or public-private partnerships, affecting affordability for rural residents
  • Liability and responsibility: Clarification of who bears legal liability for accidents or poor conditions on non-state roads could shift costs and insurance requirements
  • Implementation standards: Determining uniform safety and quality standards versus allowing local variation may create equity or consistency concerns

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

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