West Virginia House Bill 4661: Allowing death penalty for intentionally killing law-enforcement officer or first responder in line of duty

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to provide for the death penalty in limited circumstances; the bill provides for procedures and standards applicable thereto, and automatic review of the penalty, for commission of murder in the first degree. Procedures for carrying out the death sentence are established.

Latest action

To House Judiciary (2026-01-21)

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