SB920

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

Introduced·2/11/26
Intr Text

Mandates life sentence without mercy for first-degree murder of a minor using a firearm.

West Virginia SB920, known as Koda’s Law, amends the state code to mandate a life sentence without the possibility of mercy for anyone convicted of first-degree murder of a minor using a firearm. This law applies to cases where the victim is a minor, and the murder is committed with a firearm. The intent is to ensure severe punishment for such heinous crimes.

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History

Feb 11

Senate

Filed for introduction

Feb 11

Senate

To Judiciary then Finance

Feb 11

Senate

Introduced in Senate