To modify the parole eligibility for a person serving a sentence for first degree murder
HB 2359 would modify parole eligibility requirements for individuals convicted of first degree murder in West Virginia. The bill amends current law to specifically adjust the conditions under which these inmates may become parole-eligible, directly affecting those serving sentences for first degree murder in state correctional facilities. It does not detail the exact change but aims to alter the parole process for this offense category. The bill focuses on concrete policy adjustments without specifying whether eligibility periods would increase or decrease.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 13, 2025
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Feb 13, 2025
Committee
To House Judiciary
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
To Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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David Kelly
RRepublican
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