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WV HB4761

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joe Funkhouser

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Second degree murder minimum sentence increases from 10 years to 20 years, with the maximum remaining at 40 years imprisonment
  • Parole eligibility for first degree murder committed on or after July 1, 2026, requires serving 25 years (increased from 15 years for offenses after June 10, 1994)
  • Attempted first degree murder carries a new specific penalty of 10-40 years imprisonment
  • Attempted second degree murder carries a new specific penalty of 5-20 years imprisonment
  • Prosecuting attorneys and victims' families may attend parole hearings either in person or remotely

Legislative Description

Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder

Last Action

To House Judiciary

1/22/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/22/2026

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