Truth in Sentencing Parole Violent Offenses
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning parole eligibility for an offender convicted of certain violent crimes.
Bill Summary:
Under existing law, an offender convicted of certain violent offenses is eligible for parole after the person has served 75% of the sentence imposed upon the offender, less earned time granted by the department of corrections. The bill requires an offender sentenced for second degree murder; first degree assault; first degree kidnapping, unless the first degree kidnapping is a class 1 felony; sexual assault; first degree arson; first degree burglary; or aggravated robbery committed on or after July 1, 2024, to serve at least 85% of the imposed sentence before the offender is eligible for parole. The bill requires an offender sentenced for the enumerated crimes committed on or after July 1, 2024, to serve 100% of the sentence imposed if the person has twice previously been convicted of a crime of violence.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
House
Judiciary
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/29/2024 | Introduced |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Refer House Bill 24-1127 to the Committee on Appropriations. | The motion failed on a vote of 3-8. | Vote summary |
| Postpone House Bill 24-1127 indefinitely using a reversal of the previous roll call. There was no objection to the use of the reverse roll call, therefore, the bill was postponed indefinitely. | The motion passed on a vote of 8-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/14/2024 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/29/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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