Capital murder; adds fire marshals, etc., to statute so death sentence can be imposed. (HB166)

what will change with this bill ? how much would it cost ,

According to the Fiscal Impact Statement, the Virginia Criminal Sentencing Commission believes that it won't cost anything...at least over the next six years, the window of time used for these assessments:

Offenders who may be affected by this proposal can currently be convicted of first degree murder, a Class 2 felony carrying a maximum penalty of life in prison. Nearly all offenders convicted of first degree murder receive sentences in excess of six years. Therefore, any potential impact associated with additional offenders being given life sentences would occur beyond the six-year forecast window required by § 30-19.1:4. The potential impact, if any, associated with increased death penalty cases may lead to a reduction in prison beds needed, as some offenders given the death penalty are executed within six years of their sentence.

the only thing about this law...all death penalty cases, is that it is a known fact that Prosecuting Attorneys like to lie/withhold and twist things around to their advantage....like winning a case is some kind of "game" to them! I don't think anyone stands the chance of a fair and truthful trial these days so therefore adding this new law just increases the chances of executing more innocent people!