SB499Introduced in the Senate
Requiring auto accident toxicology test be performed
Introduced by Brian Helton, District 9
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to require toxicology tests after a fatal vehicle crash.
Where it stands
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
March 14, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 670) · March 14, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary then Finance
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
To Finance
Com. sub. for com. sub. reported
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend
Read 3rd time
Floor amendments adopted (Voice vote)
Passed Senate (Roll No. 326)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
With amendment, do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading with right to amend, Special Calendar
Reported by the Clerk
Amendment reported by the Clerk
Amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Committee amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Passed House (Roll No. 531)
Title amendment adopted (Voice vote)
Communicated to Senate
House Message received
Senate concurred in House amendments and passed bill (Roll No. 670)
Communicated to House
Completed legislative action
To Governor 3/18/2026
To Governor 3/18/2026 - Senate Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - House Journal
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026
Approved by Governor 3/27/2026 - Senate Journal
Verify the information
- Official page on the West Virginia Legislature website
- sb499 sfa helton _1 3-4 (amendment)
- sb499 sfa helton _1 3-4 adopted (amendment)
- sb499 h jud am _1 (amendment)
- sb499 h jud am _1 adopted (amendment)
- sb499 hfat akers 3-13 (amendment)
- sb499 hfat akers 3-13 adopted (amendment)
- sb499 hfa akers 3-13 _1 (amendment)
- sb499 hfa akers 3-13 _1 adopted adopted (amendment)
- sb499 h jud am _1 as amended (amendment)
- Fiscal Note (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Comm Sub (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
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