WV senate passes ‘Baylea’s Law,’ increasing penalties for DUI causing death

By: Lori Kersey

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 656

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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The West Virginia Senate has approved a bill that increases penalties for those convicted of driving under the influence, causing death.

Senators passed House Bill 4712, Baylea’s Law, with a vote of 34 to 0. The House of Delegates unanimously passed the legislation Feb. 12.

“This bill is called Baylea’s Law, in honor of Baylea Craig Bower, whose life was tragically taken in a criminal act,” Senate Judiciary Chairman Tom Willis, …

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