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Bill > SB920
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Introduced
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
The purpose of this bill is to make a first-degree murder of a minor conviction with a firearm punishable by life imprisonment without mercy.
AI Summary
This bill, known as Koda's Law, mandates that a conviction for first-degree murder of a minor where a firearm was used will result in a mandatory sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of mercy, meaning the convicted individual cannot be released early from prison.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
To Judiciary (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=920&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill |
| Fiscal Note - Parole Board, WV | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Fiscalnotes/FN(2)/fnsubmit_recordview1.cfm?RecordID=943455299 |
| BillText | http://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/bills_text.cfm?billdoc=sb920%20intr.htm&yr=2026&sesstype=RS&i=920 |
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