WV SB136

Increases second degree murder penalties from 10-40 years to 15-60 years imprisonment, with parole eligibility rising from 10 years minimum to 15 years minimum

Increases voluntary manslaughter penalties from 3-15 years to 5-25 years imprisonment, with parole eligibility rising from 3 years minimum to 5 years minimum

Raises the minimum time served before parole eligibility for life sentence inmates from 10 years to 20 years

Increases minimum time before parole for life sentence inmates with two prior felony convictions from 15 years to 25 years

First degree murder convictions for offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025 require 25 years served before parole eligibility, up from 15 years for offenses after June 10, 1994