Telematics Authorization for State Vehicle Fleet Management
Summary
West Virginia Governor signed HB5613 into law on April 1, 2026, authorizing the Fleet Management Division to implement telematic systems in state-owned vehicles. The bill also removes obsolete language referencing a one-time audit. The legislation passed unanimously in both chambers (92-0 House, 34-0 Senate).
What changed
HB5613 authorizes the West Virginia Fleet Management Division to deploy telematic systems across all state-owned vehicles, enabling real-time location tracking, vehicle diagnostics, and driver monitoring. The legislation removes antiquated language that previously referenced a one-time audit requirement, modernizing the state's approach to fleet management.
State government agencies operating vehicle fleets should prepare for potential implementation of telematics tracking systems and review any existing policies regarding vehicle use, data collection, and privacy considerations. While no specific penalties are outlined, compliance with the new telematics authorization will be required upon implementation by the Fleet Management Division.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation of telematics systems in state fleet vehicles
- Review internal policies for vehicle tracking compliance
Source document (simplified)
ChangeBridge / West Virginia / HB5613 Signed by Governor HB5613 House Bill Signed by Governor 2026-03-14
Relating to authorizing the Fleet Management Division to use telematics
The purpose of this bill is to allow the Fleet Management Division to adopt the use of telematic systems in all state-owned vehicles and remove antiquated language referencing a one-time audit.
Bill Details
State West Virginia
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source www.wvlegislature.gov/BillStatus/Billshi...
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Sponsors
Chris Phillips (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-01 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 2026-03-14 H Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - House Journal 2026-03-14 S Approved by Governor 4/1/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-25 H To Governor 3/25/26 2026-03-14 S To Governor 3/25/2026 - Senate Journal 2026-03-13 H House received Senate message 2026-03-12 S Completed legislative action 2026-03-12 S Communicated to House 2026-03-12 S Passed Senate (Roll No. 512) 2026-03-12 S Read 3rd time 2026-03-12 S On 3rd reading 2026-03-11 S Read 2nd time 2026-03-11 S On 2nd reading 2026-03-10 S Read 1st time 2026-03-10 S Immediate consideration 2026-03-10 S Reported do pass 2026-03-04 S To Government Organization 2026-03-04 S To Government Organization 2026-03-04 S Introduced in Senate 2026-02-27 H Communicated to Senate 2026-02-27 H Passed House (Roll No. 228) 2026-02-27 H Read 3rd time 2026-02-26 H Postponed on 3rd reading, Special Calendar, until 2/27/2026 2026-02-26 H On 3rd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-25 H Read 2nd time 2026-02-25 H On 2nd reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-24 H Read 1st time 2026-02-24 H On 1st reading, Special Calendar 2026-02-23 H By substitute, do pass 2026-02-16 H To House Government Organization 2026-02-16 H Introduced in House 2026-02-16 H To Government Organization 2026-02-16 H Filed for introduction
Votes
2026-02-27 Passed House (Roll No. 228) Yea: 92 Nay: 0 2026-03-12 Passed Senate (Roll No. 512) Yea: 34 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-02-16 H Government Organization 2026-03-04 S Government Organization
Bill Text Versions
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