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WV SB1016
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jack Woodrum
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AI Summary
- Allows judges to reduce prison sentences for individuals who committed offenses before age 25 and have served at least 10 years of a sentence longer than 10 years
- Courts must find the defendant is not dangerous, poses no credible risk of criminal conduct, demonstrates readiness for reentry, and that justice warrants modification
- Requires an evidentiary hearing with appointed counsel where defendants can present evidence and testimony; victims and family members must be notified and given opportunity to be heard
- Courts must consider 11 mandatory factors including age at offense, rehabilitation progress, institutional compliance, victim statements, trauma history, and the diminished culpability of young people
- Defendants may file successive motions no sooner than 3 years after a denial; sentences cannot be increased based on filing, and both parties may appeal adverse rulings
Legislative Description
Creating Second Look Sentencing Act
Crime
Last Action
To Judiciary
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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