This bill amends the Code of West Virginia to establish the felony offense of reckless and wanton vehicular homicide. It replaces the term "negligent" with "reckless and wanton" in the context of vehicular homicide, thereby increasing the severity of the offense. Under the new provisions, a person found guilty of this felony will face imprisonment for a minimum of one year and a maximum of five years, along with fines ranging from $2,000 to $5,000.

Additionally, the bill introduces a misdemeanor offense for negligent vehicular homicide, which occurs when a death results from driving in a negligent manner rather than in reckless and wanton disregard for safety. The penalties for this misdemeanor include fines between $500 and $1,000 or confinement in jail for up to six months, or both. The bill also mandates the revocation of driving privileges for individuals convicted of either negligent or reckless and wanton vehicular homicide.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 17C-5-1