HB1471
Aggravated murder; assault and battery; correctional officer; custodial employee of Department of Corrections; penalties.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 26, 2026
House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1471)
Chief Patron:
Terry Austin (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Aggravated murder; assault and battery; correctional officer; custodial employee of Department of Corrections; penalties.
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 expands the definition of ... (More) aggravated murder to include the willful, deliberate, and premeditated killing of any person by a prisoner confined in a juvenile correctional facility, defined in relevant law. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/23/2026 - House: Presented and ordered printed 26104581D
- 01/23/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/23/2026 3:18 pm)
- 01/23/2026 - House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 01/26/2026 - House: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1471)
