Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 102: Voluntary manslaughter; increases penalty.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 102 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 2, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Voluntary manslaughter; increases penalty. Primary sponsor: Jason Ballard (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Courts of Justice.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Voluntary manslaughter; penalty. Increases the penalty for voluntary manslaughter from a Class 5 felony, punishable by between one and ten years' imprisonment in a state correctional facility, to an unclassified felony punishable by imprisonment in a state correctional facility for not less than one year nor more than 20 years or, in the discretion of the jury or court trying the case without a jury, by confinement in jail for a period not exceeding 12 months or a fine of not more than $2,500, either or both.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Ballard | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Will Davis | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Courts of Justice
- Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 6-N)
- Assigned HCJ sub: Criminal
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB102)
- Fiscal Impact statement From VCSC (1/6/2026 3:46 pm)
- Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101288D