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WV SB920

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Anne Charnock

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates "Koda's Law" as a new section (§61-2-2a) in West Virginia's criminal code under crimes against the person
  • Mandates life imprisonment without the possibility of mercy for first-degree murder of a minor when a firearm is used in the crime
  • Introduced February 11, 2026, by Senator Charnock and referred to the Judiciary Committee and Finance Committee

Legislative Description

Mandating life sentence for first degree murder of minor victim with firearm

Crime

Last Action

To Judiciary

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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