HB 1046

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 1, 2025

An Act Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code

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The proposal would delete Article 247, which currently lets a defendant claim a “justified burst of passion” as a defense for killing or injuring someone.

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JC Abalos
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HB 2257· Filed Jul 24, 2025
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HB 7019· Filed Dec 22, 2025
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An Act Repealing Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code

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