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.
- Chamber
- House
- Introduced
- Jan 2, 2026
- Last action
- Feb 11, 2026 — Subcommittee failed to recommend reporting (4-Y 6-N)
- Session
- 2026
- Momentum
- 5 · Stalled