West Virginia House Passes ‘Baylea’s Law’ Increasing DUI Penalties

WV House passes bill that would increase penalties for DUI causing death

The West Virginia House of Delegates unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would increase the penalty and fines for driving under the influence causing death.

"Baylea's Law" passed by House, bill to strengthen DUI causing death penalty moves to Senate

Baylea Bower was killed in a DUI-related crash last year.

Bill that would increase penalties for DUI causing death convictions passes W.Va. House

A bill that would increase the penalties for driving under the influence causing death convictions unanimously passed the West Virginia House.House Bill 4712 wo

West Virginia House passes ‘Baylea’s Law’ increasing DUI penalties

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia House of Delegates on Thursday overwhelmingly approved House Bill 4712, known as “Baylea’s Law,” a measure that significantly strengthens criminal penalties for driving under

“Baylea’s Law” passed by House, bill to strengthen DUI causing death penalty moves to Senate

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – House Bill 4712, also known as “Baylea’s Law,” is moving to the Senate as state lawmakers attempt to strengthen the penalties for DUI causing death. The House of Delegates passed the bill by a vote of 95-0 with five members absent. That bill would raise the penalty for DUI causing death to…

House unanimously passes ‘Baylea’s Law’ to increase penalties for fatal DUI convictions

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The West Virginia House of Delegates unanimously passed a bill Thursday morning that would increase prison sentences and fines for drivers convicted of causing a death while driving under the influence. House Bill 4712, sponsored by Delegate Josh Holstein, cleared the House on a bipartisan 95-0 vote. The measure proposes amendments to current state code that would significantly raise both the minimum and maximum pris…