West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1037: Allowing death penalty for first degree murder during commission of sexual assault
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1037 is a bill introduced in the West Virginia Senate on February 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Allowing death penalty for first degree murder during commission of sexual assault. Primary sponsor: Kevan Bartlett (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 27, 2026): To Finance.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevan Bartlett | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 8 |
| Brian Helton | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 9 |
| Mark Maynard | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 6 |
| Eric Tarr | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- To Finance
- Committee substitute reported, but first to Finance
- To Judiciary
- Introduced in Senate
- To Judiciary then Finance
- Filed for introduction