Relating to Vehicular Homicide

HB 2097 creates a new felony offense for "reckless and wanton vehicular homicide" in West Virginia, directly affecting drivers whose reckless driving causes death within one year. The bill establishes penalties of 1-5 years in prison or fines of $2,000-$5,000 (or both) for this felony, while maintaining existing misdemeanor penalties for negligent cases ($500-$1,000 fine or up to six months in jail). It also mandates license revocation for anyone convicted of either vehicular homicide offense. The law distinguishes between reckless/wanton behavior (felony) and mere negligence (misdemeanor) in causing death through vehicle operation.