HB 1629

House·20th Congress·Filed Jul 9, 2025

An Act Classifying and Penalizing Extrajudicial Killing as a Heinous Crime, Providing Reparation for the Victims, and Strengthening the Mechanism for Its Prevention

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The Anti‑Extrajudicial Killing Act would make unlawful killings by state actors a heinous crime punishable by life imprisonment, set up a claims board to pay victims’ families ₱250‑500 k and provide health, social and education services, and hold officials administratively liable if killings rise in their area.

Human RightsPublic Order and SafetyJustice and Judiciary

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Authors · 10 Representatives

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HB 1461· Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Classifying and Penalizing Extrajudicial Killing as a Heinous Crime, Providing Reparation for the Victims, and Strengthening the Mechanism for Its Prevention
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-30Rep. Atty. Gervile "Jinky Bitrics" R. Luistro
HB 1432· Filed Jul 7, 2025
An Act Defining Extrajudicial Killing, Providing for Its Penalty and Other Purposes
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-07-30Rep. Leila M. De Lima
HB 2951· Filed Aug 4, 2025
An Act Amending Republic Act No. 7309, Otherwise Known as �an Act Creating a Board of Claims Under the Department of Justice for Victims of Unjust Imprisonment or Detention and Victims of Violent Crimes, and for Other Purposes�
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-06Rep. Janice Degamo
HB 2337· Filed Jul 28, 2025
An Act Increasing the Amount of Compensation for Victims of Unjust Imprisonment or Detention and Victims of Violent Crimes, and Appropriating Funds Therefor, Amending for the Purpose Republic Act No. 7309 Entitled, �an Act Creating a Board of Claims Under the Department of Justice for Victims of Unjust Imprisonment or Detention and Victims of Violent Crimes and for Other Purposes�
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-08-04Rep. Atty. Gervile "Jinky Bitrics" R. Luistro
SB 242· Filed Jul 8, 2025
Amending R.A. 7309 (Creating the Board of Claims Under the Doj for Victims of Unjust Imprisonment)
Pending in the committeeSen. Joel Villanueva

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An Act Classifying and Penalizing Extrajudicial Killing as a Heinous Crime, Providing Reparation for the Victims, and Strengthening the Mechanism for Its Prevention

In plain language

Authors · 10 Representatives

Official sources

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