HB4761Introduced in the House of Delegates
Raise the Penalties for Murder and attempted Murder
Introduced by Joe Funkhouser, District 98
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 the crimes of murder in the second degree; modifying the parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences and those who have been convicted of first degree murder; and modifying eligibility for attempted crimes of murder in the first and second degree, and allowing the victim's family and prosecutor to attend the parole hearings in person or remotely.
Where it stands
To House Judiciary
January 22, 2026
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Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in House
To House Judiciary
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