HB 7814

House·20th Congress·Filed Feb 16, 2026

An Act Establishing Clear Exceptions to Criminal Liability in Road Accidents Arising from Force Majeure or Intentional Acts of the Victim, Amending Article 365 of the Revised Penal Code, and for Other Purposes

In plain language

The bill would stop drivers from being arrested for road accidents if the crash was caused by an unavoidable natural event or by the victim’s deliberate self‑harm, and it would require clear evidence before any arrest.

TransportationJustice and Judiciary

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Author · Representative

Charisse Anne C. HernandezReceipts →

Official sources

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