HB5376

Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed

Introduced·2/9/26
Intr Text

Requires toxicology tests for drivers involved in fatal vehicle crashes.

West Virginia HB5376 mandates that toxicology tests be performed on drivers involved in vehicle crashes resulting in death. The bill also outlines penalties for drivers who intentionally leave the scene of a crash where another person has suffered physical injury. The tests aim to gather information on substances that may have contributed to the crash.

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History

Feb 9

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 9

House

To Judiciary

Feb 9

House

Introduced in House