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HB4758Introduced in the House of Delegates

Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder

IntroducedHouse Judiciary

Introduced by Dana Ferrell, District 60

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The purpose of this bill is to modify the sentence and parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences and those who have been convicted of murder of the first degree; and modifying eligibility for attempted crimes of murder of the first degree.

Where it stands

To House Judiciary

January 22, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed for introduction

  2. To Judiciary

  3. Introduced in House

  4. To House Judiciary

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