Bill
HB 4712
Increasing the criminal penalties for DUI causing death to be known as “Baylea’s Law.”
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by J.B. Akers and 8 co-sponsors
West Virginia increases criminal penalties for DUI-caused deaths via "Baylea's Law," now passed by Senate and awaiting House approval to strengthen accountability for fatal impaired driving incidents.
Chapter 103, Acts, Regular Session, 2026