This bill allows inmates sentenced to life without parole to become eligible for parole if they committed their crime between ages 18 and 27 (excluding first-degree rape) and have served at least 25 years. The Parole Board must hold an initial hearing within six months of eligibility and consider specified factors, with subsequent hearings every two years if parole is denied. This change applies to anyone already serving a life sentence before July 1, 2026.
Judiciary Tabled Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing H.J. 1
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 178
Prime sponsor · Rep.
R
Prime sponsor · Sen.
R
Judiciary — Tabled