SB140

Increasing penalty for voluntary manslaughter

Introduced·1/14/26
Intr Text

Increases penalty for voluntary manslaughter in West Virginia.

West Virginia SB140 amends the state code to increase the penalty for voluntary manslaughter. The bill sets a definite term of imprisonment between five and fifteen years, with a minimum of three years served before parole eligibility. This change aims to enhance the consequences for committing voluntary manslaughter.

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History

Jan 14

Senate

Filed for introduction

Jan 14

Senate

To Judiciary

Jan 14

Senate

Introduced in Senate