Loading chat...

WV SB137

Bill

Official Source

Status

Enrolled

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Vince Deeds

Click for details

Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the minimum prison sentence for second-degree murder from 10 years to 15 years
  • Increases the maximum prison sentence for second-degree murder from 40 years to 60 years
  • Raises parole eligibility from 10 years served to 15 years served, or the minimum period required by §62-12-13, whichever is greater
  • Introduced by Senator Deeds on January 14, 2026, and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee

Legislative Description

Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter

Crime

Last Action

To Governor 3/12/2026

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026
Judiciary1/14/2026

Full Bill Text

No bill text available