HB102
Voluntary manslaughter; increases penalty.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 21, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB102)
Chief Patron:
Jason Ballard (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. 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 ... (More) 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. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/02/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101288D
- 01/02/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/06/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/6/2026 3:46 pm)
- 01/21/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB102)
