HB295
Aggravated murder; adds correctional officers to definition, punishment.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 17, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB295)
Chief Patron:
Mitchell D Cornett (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Aggravated murder defined; correctional officers; punishment.
Adds to the definition of aggravated murder, which is a Class 1 felony, the willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing of a correctional officer, defined in relevant law, when such killing is for the purpose of interfering with the performance of his official duties. The bill also provides that where the ... (More) offender was 18 years of age or older at the time of the offense, the punishment shall be no less than a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/09/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103862D
- 01/09/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/12/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/12/2026 11:03 am)
- 01/15/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/15/2026 1:16 pm)
- 01/17/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB295)
