Senate Bill No. 166, introduced by Senator Seabaugh, amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to modify the responsive verdicts for specific crimes, particularly first and second degree murder and manslaughter. The bill adds new responsive verdicts, allowing for convictions of "attempted first degree murder," "attempted second degree murder," and "attempted manslaughter" in addition to existing verdicts for first degree murder. Similarly, it introduces "guilty of attempted second degree murder" and "guilty of attempted manslaughter" as responsive verdicts for second degree murder, and "guilty of attempted manslaughter" for manslaughter.

Additionally, the bill removes the option of "guilty of negligent homicide" as a responsive verdict for both second degree murder and manslaughter, and it repeals the provisions for responsive verdicts related to negligent homicide altogether. These changes are set to take effect on August 1, 2026, streamlining the verdict options available in cases involving these serious offenses.