2003 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 835

File Code: Criminal Law - Procedure
Sponsored By:
Delegates Quinter, Anderson, Kelly, McHale, O'Donnell, and Shank
Entitled:
Serial Murder Death Penalty Act

Synopsis:

Adding the commission of three or more murders in the first degree within a 4-year period of time to the list of aggravating circumstances a court or jury is required to consider before a defendant can be sentenced to death.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/7
First Reading Judiciary
2/12
Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Neil Quinter, District 13
Delegate Curt Anderson, District 43
Delegate Kevin Kelly, District 1B
Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46
Delegate Anthony J. O'Donnell, District 29C
Delegate Christopher B. Shank, District 2B
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES; etc.
DEATH PENALTY
MURDER
SENTENCES -see also- DEATH PENALTY
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Criminal Law
( 2-303 , 2-303 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered