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WV HB4712

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/14/2026

Primary Sponsor

Josh Holstein

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • DUI causing death penalties increase from 3-15 years imprisonment to 5-30 years imprisonment under the amended statute
  • Fines for DUI causing death double from $1,000-$3,000 to $2,000-$6,000
  • The bill is named "Baylea's Law" in honor of a victim of DUI-related death
  • Death must occur within one year of the DUI offense to qualify for prosecution under this provision
  • License revocation of 10 years applies for first offense; lifetime revocation for repeat offenders, with option for participation in a test and lock program

Legislative Description

Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.”

Crime

Last Action

Completed legislative action

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/23/2026
Judiciary2/11/2026
Courts2/10/2026
Judiciary1/21/2026

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