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WV HB4566

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/20/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Brooks

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases maximum jail time for hit and run causing bodily injury from one year to three years, with fines up to $1,000

  • Increases maximum prison sentence for hit and run causing serious bodily injury from three years to 10 years, with fines up to $2,500

  • Increases maximum prison sentence for hit and run causing death from five years to 20 years, with fines up to $5,000

  • Requires driver's license revocation for one year from date of conviction or release from incarceration, whichever is later

  • Known as "Erin's Law" and amends West Virginia Code §17C-4-1

Legislative Description

Increasing penalties for hit and run offenses

Crime

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/20/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/20/2026

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