Public Comments
2026 Regular Session HB4712 (Judiciary)
Comment by: Tiffany Wells on February 2, 2026 23:41
I respectfully urge the Court to increase DUI sentencing. Drunk driving is a conscious decision that endangers innocent lives.
A beloved friend of mine, Baylea Bower, was killed far too young by a drunk driver, a loss that was entirely preventable. Current penalties too often fail to reflect the severity of this harm or the value of human life.
Stronger sentencing would promote accountability, deterrence, and public safety.
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Comment by: Faith Davis on February 2, 2026 23:36
I believe that “Baylea’s Law” is one that is overdue and will help bring justice to the victims who suffer due to impaired drivers. This is the type of change that West Virginian’s regardless of political party want to see in our state.
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Comment by: Hanna Morgan on February 2, 2026 23:31
I stand with this change! It needs to be done!
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Comment by: Melissa Shifflette on February 2, 2026 23:31
There should be harsher punishments for all impaired driving
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Comment by: Britney on February 2, 2026 23:30
I believe in this law so people will think before getting behind a wheel and someone else will have to suffer like so many family members have.
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Comment by: Clifford Skeens on February 2, 2026 23:27
I agree
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Comment by: Robert Milam on February 2, 2026 23:27
Great idea
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Comment by: Rebecca Hicks on February 2, 2026 23:26
Yes please sign this ..I agree
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Comment by: Donna Bailey on February 2, 2026 23:22
I believe this law would make someone think more seriously about not driving under the influence if the person knew their sentence would be more time in prison . It also may cause a friend to not let someone get behind the wheel of a vehicle when under the influence.
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Comment by: Carroll Bailey on February 2, 2026 23:21
Please pass house bill 4712
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Comment by: sarah smith on February 2, 2026 23:15
yes im asking that this bill be passed , i lost my best friebnd to a drunk driver myself , i feel for this young women,s family for their loss n heartbreak , i know no matter what nothing will replace our loved1s , but i pray that others be saved frm dying because people will think b4 they drive while drinking or doing drugs ether one
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Comment by: Nora Shea on February 2, 2026 23:14
Baylea's parents are good friends of ours, as was Baylea. She was taken too soon and her parents and family are left with a HUGE hole in their hearts. Please increase the penalty for this type of crime
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Comment by: Claudette Pauley on February 2, 2026 23:12
Baylee’s law needs to be passed because the current laws are too lenient. People lose their lives & the sole reason for the accident walks away with little consequence. Families are torn apart all too frequently by the hands of others that are under the influence.
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Comment by: Allison Williams on February 2, 2026 23:10
A 6 year minimum is still not enough to even begin to heal a broken community from a loss so large as a result of drinking and driving but it is a start. Drinking and driving can take a life so easily. By raising the minimum sentence, maybe someone won’t get in that drivers seat without thinking about the consequences.
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Comment by: Heather Balser on February 2, 2026 23:07
My cousin was best friends with Baylea and it has caused so much heartache, pain, depression, and disconnect for her since this tragic passing. There is NO REASON why this shouldn’t pass. Not only is Underage drinking a HUGE issue in itself, with little to no repercussions, driving under the influence WHILE UNDERAGE, should be taken even more serious! Something has to change to get these young people to see that their decisions have consequences. Please consider passing this law!!!
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Comment by: Elizabeth Austin on February 2, 2026 23:07
I think that changing the sentence would help with all the drunk drivers that we currently have in this state.
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Comment by: Kimberly Jenkins on February 2, 2026 23:06
I support the increases in the Baylea’s law!!!
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Comment by: Tracy Lilly on February 2, 2026 23:05
I fully support Baylea’s Law. As a matter of fact I think your should loose your license minimum 1 year with the first DUI offense.
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Comment by: kylee lafferty on February 2, 2026 23:05
The people around here do NOT take it seriously enough when it comes to impaired driving, and I believe one reason for that is because it’s easy to get by with and it should NOT be.
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Comment by: Courtney Hall on February 2, 2026 23:05
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Comment by: Cintera Donaldson on February 2, 2026 23:03
I believe it is extremely important that this is passed. Losing someone based on someone else’s stupidity and selfishness should absolutely be punished.
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Comment by: Monica Austin on February 2, 2026 23:03
I feel that this law should be passed. But I also feel if you take a life during a dui causing death then it’s still murdering an innocent person. I couldn’t image what this family is even feeling and my heart goes out to them.
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Comment by: Leah Backus on February 2, 2026 23:00
The bill should be passed. Innocent lives are taken.
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Comment by: Jennifer gibson on February 2, 2026 22:58
This definitely should be passed!!
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Comment by: Madison McCown on February 2, 2026 22:55
Baylea’s law must be amended. Things have to change. Justice deserves to be served and people must think before they decide to drive drunk and make the worst decision of their life. People shouldn’t be getting off the hook if they drink and drive resulting in murder. Change won’t happen until those are held accountable.
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Comment by: Kylie on February 2, 2026 22:54
DUI resulting in death should be a maximum sentence.
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Comment by: Shellee Moore on February 2, 2026 22:54
I am in favor of passing Baylea’s Law. I agree that drunk driving causing death should result in harsher sentencing and longer prison time. Driving drunk is a choice, not an accident. It’s a choice to endanger others and harm others. It should be treated as murder, not an accident. If you intentionally drive drunk, then the punishment should reflect that it was an intentional act.
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Comment by: Lynda Shrewsbury on February 2, 2026 22:53
The young women that caused this accident bragged on social media about her partying. Her mom was charged approximately 8 months prior for contributing to a minor. Then her sister made a post on social media stating her sister didn't kill Baylea the truck did. No one should get off easy for such an avoidable crime!
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Comment by: Jennifer Ickes on February 2, 2026 22:53
Fines and punishment for impaired drivers should definitely be stricter. I know of a certain case where a certain person had multiple DUI’s and kept just getting a slap on the wrist. This person had just gotten the blow and go out of their vehicle and then proceeded to drive drunk again and killed someone. A young person who had lots of life left to live. Choosing to get behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a dangerous choice and has taken many lives. Making that choice should not be met with just a slap on the wrist it should be met with a stiff punishment and maybe people might think twice before doing it. It’s such a horribly selfish and dangerous choice.
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Comment by: Betty Harris on February 2, 2026 22:52
PLEASE pass this!! It is definitely needed! DUI causing death should always carry harsh punishment!!!
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Comment by: Brittany on February 2, 2026 22:51
I 100% stand behind this bill. Making the decision to get behind the vehicle impaired is a decision that can ultimately affect many others who had no say in what happens as a result. If one is willing to make that kind of decision without thinking of the grave danger it can present to others, and even themselves, then they can deal with the consequences. An innocent driver just making sure they get home, or get to their destination, and then being taken away by someone who made such a reckless, selfish, foolish decision is such a tragedy. One that deserves major consequences. These consequences should try to deter people from ever making these unfair, and reckless decisions in the first place.
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Comment by: Tonya Presley on February 2, 2026 22:50
Baylea’s Law should be passed. No other family should have to go through what her family did and still goi g though. Not one person is above the law and should punished to fullest extend possible. Driving impaired should never happen. Though some still choose to do this because they keep getting by with it with a slap on the wrist or small. This person caused Baylea’s death because she was selfish. She was driving, willingly, impaired and killed an innocent young girl just starting beginning net life with her new husband. Her life was not only taken but the impaired driver caused pain to this entire family that can never be repaired. Passing this Law can give them some kind of justice knowing maybe Baylea’s Law might save another persons life. Don’t let her death be for nothing.
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Comment by: Mackenzie Wahl on February 2, 2026 22:50
House Bill 4712 is the most critical priority currently on your desk. Tragically, it took Baylea’s death to highlight the urgent need for DUI sentencing reform. My own father was killed while driving under the influence; though a passenger was injured, our family maintained that everyone in that vehicle made a choice and bore individual responsibility for the consequences.
Today, Baylea’s family is suffering due to the choices of Destiny Lester. Driving impaired is not an accident; it is a conscious decision. Choosing to operate a vehicle while intoxicated is functionally no different than choosing to use a weapon—both actions carry the known risk of taking a life. It is unjust that families must repeatedly relive their trauma to fight for basic accountability. A minimum three-year sentence does not reflect the gravity of a life taken. I urge you to pass this legislation to ensure that DUI offenders receive prosecution that truly fits the crime.
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Comment by: Jocelynn Cooper on February 2, 2026 22:50
Getting behind the wheel of a car while under the influence, especially in the current day when there are so many options, is a choice made, not an accident. People who drive under the influence are willing to accept the danger they impose on other people and this disregard for human life deserves a more severe consequence than what currently exists. Clearly, as the law stands, the consequences are not enough of a deterrent to stop driving under the influence.
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Comment by: Kay Butcher on February 2, 2026 22:49
- Please pass this new law! No law will bring their beautiful daughter back but possibly it could keep someone from making the same decision to drive under the influence and take another life!
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Comment by: Kylee White on February 2, 2026 22:49
justice for baylea 💙
Drunk driving is not okay, and with this bill passing it may open the eyes of others to think before getting behind the wheel impaired as they will have bigger consequences to their actions.
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Comment by: Erika Jordan on February 2, 2026 22:48
I strongly support Baylea’s Law (HB 1234). Families should not have to lose loved ones due to reckless and impaired driving. Increasing sentencing and fines sends a clear message that these choices have devastating consequences. Please pass this bill.
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Comment by: Hannah England on February 2, 2026 22:48
This bill should absolutely be passed. DUI is so irresponsible and can change so many people’s lives. Offenders should be punished for their crimes to a higher standard.
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Comment by: Bethany Williams on February 2, 2026 22:46
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Comment by: Erika Jordan on February 2, 2026 22:44
N/A
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Comment by: Cindy Pettry on February 2, 2026 22:44
It is my hope that stricter DUI laws would make people pause before getting behind the wheel while altered, which would in turn save many lives.
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Comment by: Amanda mckinney on February 2, 2026 22:43
I agree
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Comment by: Rebecca Robinette on February 2, 2026 22:42
I support this bill.
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Comment by: Tristan Nutter on February 2, 2026 22:40
No person should have to suffer the lose of a friend, daughter, wife due to someone else’s actions. 3 years minimum is not enough!!!
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Comment by: Jessica Kirk Perry on February 2, 2026 22:39
Pass this law.
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Comment by: Cidnee McNeely on February 2, 2026 22:39
The passage of a bill doubling the sentencing for DUI offenses that result in death is a necessary step to protect lives and honor those already lost. Drunk driving is not a harmless mistake; it is a deliberate decision that carries irreversible consequences. I have lost three friends to drunk driving accidents—all young, all with full lives ahead of them—and their deaths were entirely preventable. Stronger sentencing sends a clear message that choosing to drive under the influence, especially when it takes a life, will be met with serious accountability. It also serves as a powerful deterrent, reinforcing that the value of human life outweighs convenience, recklessness, or impaired judgment. By strengthening these penalties, lawmakers can help prevent future tragedies and ensure that victims and their families are not forgotten.
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Comment by: Samantha Cantley on February 2, 2026 22:38
Baylea’s Law needs to be passed to help encourage people not to get behind the wheel intoxicated. Make them think twice about the consequences they are risking by making such a horrible decision.
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Comment by: Loretta Kinder on February 2, 2026 22:38
The bill should be passed because the previous bill is a slap on the wrist compared to the heartache and heartbreak that a family goes through after a senseless, tragedy. That loss and pain will never go away . So please pass this Baylea’s bill. House Bill 4712 . THANK YOU.
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Comment by: Skylar Wiley on February 2, 2026 22:36
Please take a moment to read and truly understand this bill. It would help so many people around here. People that deserve the sentencing for their mistakes and also the people who lost their lives that deserve JUSTICE!
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Comment by: William Hensley on February 2, 2026 22:34
Hello,
I am Will Hensley and believe that the sentencing for killing someone while under the influence needs to be changed. The current sentencing doesn’t do anyone justice when a loved one is taken away. The person took someone’s life for no reason and should have to suffer steep consequences. 3-16 years is not fair whenever someone never gets to see their loved one again. The person should serve 6-30 years and be punished for their reckless actions. I hope that you will read this and understand where we all are coming from.
Thank you!
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Comment by: Ava Russell on February 2, 2026 22:33
Doubling the age of driving while impaired ensures those who put people’s lives at risk are properly punished. 3-15 years in jail for this is simply not enough, especially because so many young lives like Baylea Bowers have been taken due to such recklessness. Families are heartbroken and never get to see their loved one again, while those who go to jail for the crime are able to come home in three years. It is unfair , and I hope the law of doubling the time in jail is passed.
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Comment by: Christie Turrisi on February 2, 2026 22:33
Please pass Baylee's Law! Should have been changed years ago
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Comment by: Savannah price on February 2, 2026 22:32
I think this is important
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Comment by: Kailyn Criss on February 2, 2026 22:32
I support this bill.
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Comment by: Ashley Hudson on February 2, 2026 22:31
Driving under the influence is not a harmless mistake; it is a conscious decision that puts innocent lives at risk. Every time someone chooses to drive impaired, they gamble with the safety of families, children, and entire communities. Despite years of awareness campaigns, DUI-related injuries and deaths continue to occur, proving that current penalties are not enough to deter dangerous behavior. When the consequences do not match the severity of the risk, lives are lost that never should have been.
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Comment by: Bobbie Harless on February 2, 2026 22:28
It is truly a shame that currently an impaired driver who takes the life of an innocent person may only receive a sentence of three years. Not to mention time served, good behavior, and whatever else that may actually reduce that minuscule sentencing. The punishment simply doesn’t fit the crime as it stands. If increasing the years of sentencing and the fines related to this crime could help deter, even if by a fraction, then it is worth it.
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Comment by: Dustin Bower on February 2, 2026 22:28
DUI causing death should be taken seriously. It should be a minimum of 15 years.
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Comment by: Savannah Mitchell on February 2, 2026 22:27
this law needs to be passed!!
Baylea deserves justice!!
stop drinking and driving!!!!!
RIP Beautiful Girl!! You’ll never be forgotten!!
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Comment by: baylee on February 2, 2026 22:27
This law should be passed! So many lives are taken each year due to DUI! Passing this law should make others think twice!
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Comment by: Phebe Smith on February 2, 2026 22:27
This needs to be passed, for the people who have been killed and paying the price for other people’s crimes. The family’s have to suffer and live through these terrible tragedies while the people who made irresponsible decisions, get a slap on the wrist.
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Comment by: Morgan McCoy-Swisher on February 2, 2026 22:27
Please pass law
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Comment by: Paislei Donley on February 2, 2026 22:25
Baylea was my cousin who’s life was taken to soon by a drunk driver, she deserved to live, have kids, and so many more milestones in life and even tho no amount of time will ever repair I think we need the law to be stricter about impaired driving.
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Comment by: Hollie Atkins on February 2, 2026 22:25
Pass the Bayleas Law!
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Comment by: Sarah Tuemler on February 2, 2026 22:24
I support HB4712 being passed. Bigger consequences for driving under the influence will hopefully make someone think twice.
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Comment by: Teresa on February 2, 2026 22:24
She was a friend of mine and as someone with a father who habitually drank and drove. Maybe had he had stricter lessons maybe he wouldn't have nearly killed me multiple times as a child.
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Comment by: Shandi Blankenship on February 2, 2026 22:22
SAVE OUR CHILDREN
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Comment by: Tammy Hapney on February 2, 2026 22:21
Praying this bill gets passed so that justice will be served for Baylea’s family and all families who have suffered.
Baylea was a beautiful person and did not deserve to be taken from her family by this persons selfish actions.
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Comment by: Kelsy Bailey on February 2, 2026 22:21
I support this new law.
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Comment by: Susan Teel on February 2, 2026 22:20
I think this is very important! Not only did a family close to me loose someone very important due to an impaired driver, but also our community feels the loss of Bailey!
Such a beautiful young lady who literally had her whole life ahead of her, and it was cut short by someone who made a terrible decision! This could’ve been prevented, and justice needs to be the full extent! This family needs closure!
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Comment by: Payten on February 2, 2026 22:20
JUSTICE FOR BAYLEA🩵
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Comment by: Bria Hudnall on February 2, 2026 22:19
Pass
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Comment by: Karla Stump on February 2, 2026 22:19
I support this bill
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Comment by: Susan Rabel on February 2, 2026 22:18
There should be tougher laws for people who drive drunk or on drugs and take a life.
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Comment by: Andrew Ray Zornes on February 2, 2026 22:17
Anyone driving under the influence shouldn’t ever be able to walk the streets with the rest of us. The loved ones that lose these family members never get to hug or hold their loved ones again. Therefore the one causing the death by being intoxicated shouldn’t either.
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Comment by: mackenzie fraley on February 2, 2026 22:16
this law should 100% be approved but also should be more than 30 years. they chose what they did and took another life and clearly didn’t care for their actions. they should get way more than the “maximum”.
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Comment by: Jessica Conner on February 2, 2026 22:16
I believe if someone is careless enough to make the decision to be under the influence of anything and drive, they deserve the maximum they can get.
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Comment by: Jennifer Harper on February 2, 2026 22:15
Please pass this law !
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Comment by: Wesley hatfield on February 2, 2026 22:13
Absolutely no reason why it shouldn’t get passed, dui causing death is murder is it should be treated the same
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Comment by: Trisha little on February 2, 2026 22:13
This law should be passed! I’ve lost quite a few friends to drinking and driving! They don’t ask for their life to be taken by someone who decided it would be great to be driving while intoxicated
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Comment by: Amanda Keeney on February 2, 2026 22:12
It should be passed
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Comment by: Harlan Christian on February 2, 2026 22:12
The penalties for DUI resulting in death are too lenient and must be strengthened.
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Comment by: Vickie Thomas on February 2, 2026 22:09
I support this bill
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Comment by: Trina Smith on February 2, 2026 22:08
I feel Baylea’s law is of upmost importance. Her young life was rapidly swiped from her new husband, loving family & a massive amount of friends. When someone blatantly chooses to drink, do drugs and still get behind the wheel of a vehicle to me this means they have no regard for other motorists, no respect for the law and no respect for human life. Destiny needs to be punished to the extent of the law, Baylea’s law. Nothing will soothe the ache felt in the hearts of all who love Baylea especially her family but knowing the person responsible for her death is not out and about “living” like their Baylea should be…being young, being in love, becoming a mommy, being a successful business owner, being a community leader, being an aunt, daughter, wife and friend. Please take the step and pass Baylea’s law.
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Comment by: Frances White on February 2, 2026 22:07
I believe that this bill should be used when sentencing Destiny Lester for the Death of Baylee Bower she did not ask for her life to be taken by Destiny. Destiny knew what she was risking when she got into that car by being under the influence.
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Comment by: Melissa McMillion on February 2, 2026 22:05
Please pass this much needed law to help prevent drinking and driving in our state, and making those who choose to do so and harm others pay the maximum penalty.
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Comment by: Grace Williams on February 2, 2026 22:04
The fact this isn’t a bill already is a problem! It needs to be done.
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Comment by: Makayla basham on February 2, 2026 22:03
The law needs to change for the family's that have lost a loved one due to someone drinking and driving, doesnt bring the person back but will be Justice for them.
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Comment by: Chelsie Cline on February 2, 2026 22:03
The amount of deaths and life changing injuries caused by driving under the influence is sickening. Until your loved ones are affected by such a saddening event, it’s hard to really imagine how terrible these uncalled for actions impacts families and lives. Everything is changed for innocent individuals in just a matter of seconds over something that can absolutely be avoided. Several innocent lives affected by these uncalled for decisions are taken years too soon. While others that are blessed enough to survive these circumstances, their lives are changed for the rest of their time here. No matter how much time goes by from the end result of these decisions such as holidays, everyday activities, futures and dreams, can and have been changed from these types of terrible decisions, never heal. We need to stand together and make these types of decisions avoidable for the future of innocent lives. Maximum punishment should be required for such life changing actions.
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Comment by: Beth Wood on February 2, 2026 22:03
Please vote for Baylea's law. By now, everyone knows the consequences of getting behind the wheel impaired but it does not seem that most so not take it seriously enough. You would think the thought of taking a life would be enough but unfortunately it's not. Please pass this into law so that people see the punishment so severe that maybe that will make people take this more serious. Baylea was a wonderful young lady and I had the pleasure of watching her grow up. Her life was taken way too soon and the person responsible should face the maximum sentence, even though it will not bring her back. I pray this will pass in her honor. God Bless and guide you to make the right decision.
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Comment by: Ashlyn Harper on February 2, 2026 22:01
I agree to this bill
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Comment by: Steven Tanner Nutter on February 2, 2026 22:01
This should be the bare minimum
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Comment by: Sierra Carter on February 2, 2026 22:01
I believe that this bill should be passed because an innocent life was taken by someone’s poor decisions. With all the evidence presented there is no way that Destany was not under the influence that caused this tragedy.
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Comment by: Tiffany Rader on February 2, 2026 22:01
I support this law. My thoughts and prayers are continually with Baylea’s family.
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Comment by: Cheyanna Stover on February 2, 2026 22:00
100% agree! Make people think about what drinking and driving can do and what consequences follow. Even than 30 years is not enough for murder and that's the max? And that's exactly what it is, murder.
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Comment by: Candice Johnson on February 2, 2026 21:59
I am 100% for longer punishment for ending a life. Honestly, it should be longer. My family suffered a huge loss when we lost Baylea, and no parent should ever have to go through what Baylea’s mother and father are having to go through. Maybe a longer punishment will take a few more drunk drivers off the road, and maybe have a little more consideration for others.
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Comment by: Ambra on February 2, 2026 21:59
I agree with the Bayle law
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Comment by: Amy Stephen on February 2, 2026 21:56
3-15 years for murder? Ask yourself if someone under the influence took the life of your child, spouse, mother, father, or anyone you love, would you feel justice was served if that murderer walked in three years? Maybe if the laws were more strict, it may make people think twice before getting behind the wheel under the influence.
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Comment by: Carrie Cunningham on February 2, 2026 21:56
As a mom of a girl wrestler I fully support this bill. Girls wrestling should be a sanctioned sport. Especially for Middle and High School female wrestlers. My daughter is six and wants to continue a sport she loves. Once they reach a certain age it’s hard and unfair to compete against males and some what inappropriate. Super excited for the future of girls wrestling in WV.
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Comment by: Victoria Gore on February 2, 2026 21:55
Should absolutely pass this law!
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Comment by: Beatrice Cole on February 2, 2026 21:55
No law could replace taking the life of another but the sentencing should change an be strict enough to make someone stop and think