HB1044Introduced in the House of Delegates
Criminal Procedure - Postconviction Release - Crimes Resulting in Death of Young Victim
IntroducedHouse Judiciary
Introduced by William Valentine, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Prohibiting the release of a defendant pending sentencing or exhaustion of appellate review after conviction of a specified crime resulting in the death of a victim under the age of 14 years.
Where it stands
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
February 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
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