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WV HB4566
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Brooks
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AI Summary
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Increases maximum jail time for hit and run causing bodily injury from one year to three years, with fines up to $1,000
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Increases maximum prison sentence for hit and run causing serious bodily injury from three years to 10 years, with fines up to $2,500
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Increases maximum prison sentence for hit and run causing death from five years to 20 years, with fines up to $5,000
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Requires driver's license revocation for one year from date of conviction or release from incarceration, whichever is later
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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
Full Bill Text
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