An Act to end mandatory life without the possibility of parole for the age of 21-25 and 364 days

Summary

The measure would allow anyone who was between 21 and 25 years old at the time of a first‑degree murder conviction and sentenced to life without parole to have a parole hearing, applying both to current inmates and future cases. It also creates set minimum prison terms with parole eligibility for various murder categories and adds a streamlined process for adjusting sentences and requiring rehabilitation. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Chris Worrell, failed to pass.

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