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WV HB2662
Bill
Status
2/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ian Masters
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AI Summary
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Creates a new misdemeanor offense of "negligent vehicular homicide" for deaths caused by driving in disregard of the safety of others, punishable by up to 1 year imprisonment and/or $100-$1,000 fine
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Establishes a new felony offense of "aggravated vehicular homicide" for deaths caused by driving in reckless disregard of human life, punishable by 2-5 years in state prison and up to $20,000 fine
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Requires the commissioner to revoke the driver's license of anyone convicted of either negligent or aggravated vehicular homicide
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Extends the Unborn Victims of Violence Act to cover both new vehicular homicide offenses, recognizing a pregnant woman and her embryo or fetus as separate and distinct victims
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Maintains existing exceptions for legal abortions, medical procedures, lawful self-defense, and acts by the pregnant woman herself
Legislative Description
To create a felony vehicular homicide and Aggravated vehicular homicide
Crime
Last Action
To House Judiciary
2/20/2025