S 960
Justice for Murder Victims Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:59 AM
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Bill overview
This bill, the Justice for Murder Victims Act, changes federal law to allow prosecutors to pursue charges for homicide offenses even if a significant amount of time passes between the act that caused the death and the death itself. It removes a previous restriction on how long after an event prosecutors could bring charges. However, there are limitations on the death penalty, requiring proof that no more than one year and one day elapsed between the act and the death. The bill also adjusts the potential penalties for first-degree murder based on the time gap between the crime and the victim’s death.
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