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WV SB551
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the maximum sentence for second degree murder from 40 years to life imprisonment
- Raises the minimum sentence for second degree murder from 10 years to 15 years
- Increases parole eligibility threshold from 10 years to 15 years of served time before a person convicted of second degree murder can be considered for parole
- Amends §61-2-3 of the West Virginia Code relating to crimes against the person
Legislative Description
Increasing penalty for murder in second degree
Crime
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/20/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/20/2025
Full Bill Text
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