HB102Introduced in the House of Delegates
Voluntary manslaughter; increases penalty.
Introduced by Jason Ballard, District 42
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Voluntary manslaughter; penalty. Increases the penalty for voluntary manslaughter from a Class 5 felony, punishable by between one and ten years' imprisonment in a state correctional facility, to an unclassified felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not less than one year nor more than 20 years or, in the discretion of the jury or court trying the case without a jury, by confinement in jail for a period not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.
Where it stands
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
February 18, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of DelegatesStage: Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 6-N) · February 11, 2026
4
Yes
6
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
10 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Karrie Delaney | 9 | No |
| Vivian Watts | 14 | Yes |
| Will Davis | 39 | Yes |
| Wren Williams | 47 | Yes |
| Madison Whittle | 49 | Yes |
| Katrina Callsen | 54 | No |
| Leslie Chambers Mehta | 73 | No |
| Charlie Schmidt | 77 | No |
| Rae Cousins | 79 | No |
| Phil Hernandez | 94 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101288D
Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/6/2026 3:46 pm)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB102)
Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 6-N)
Left in Committee Courts of Justice
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