HB4755

Adding Aggravated Vehicular Homicide to the list of qualifying offenses

Complete·3/14/26

Adds aggravated vehicular homicide to the list of qualifying offenses for enhanced sentencing.

West Virginia HB4755 amends the state code to include aggravated vehicular homicide as a qualifying offense for enhanced sentencing. This bill targets repeat offenders by imposing harsher penalties for those convicted of certain serious offenses, including aggravated vehicular homicide, driving under the influence causing serious bodily injury, and third offense driving under the influence. The enhanced sentencing provisions apply to individuals convicted of these offenses who have prior convictions within the last 20 years.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

85 Yea

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8 Nay

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6 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 9

12:00 AM

Senate Judiciary Committee Meeting

Feb 3

9:00 AM

Standing Committee on the Judiciary Meeting

History

Apr 1

House

Approved by Governor 4/1/2026

Mar 25

House

To Governor 3/25/2026

Mar 14

House

House received Senate message