Starting July 1, 2023, people convicted of serious violent crimes—including first-degree murder, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, and human trafficking—become ineligible for parole and must serve their full prison sentences as imposed by the court. The only exceptions are for cases where the court itself chooses to suspend part of the sentence at sentencing. This eliminates the Board of Pardons and Paroles' ability to grant early release for these violent offenders.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 494
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 461
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 506
Signed by the President S.J. 430
Senate Concurred in amendments Passed, YEAS 29, NAYS 4. S.J. 411
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 53, NAYS 17. H.J. 408
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 395
House of Representatives Deferred to another day H.J. 374
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 6.
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 274
Senate Do Pass Passed, YEAS 32, NAYS 3. S.J. 227
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 1.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 124
Brent "B.R." Hoffman
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Sue Peterson
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Cosponsors
Concurred in amendments
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended
Do Pass
Judiciary — Do Pass