HB873Introduced in the House of Delegates
Manslaughter by Vehicle or Vessel - Increased Penalties (Jamari's Law)
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by Gary Simmons, District 12
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increasing the maximum period of imprisonment for a first conviction for manslaughter by vehicle or vessel from 10 years to 20 years and for a second or subsequent conviction, or having been previously convicted for certain other crimes, from 15 years to 30 years; etc.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
February 5, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
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