Pardons and paroles; modifying criteria for certain parole of elderly individuals. Effective date.

Summary

The bill lets the Pardon and Parole Board release prisoners who are 60 years old or older once they have served either ten years or one‑third of their sentence, whichever is less, and who do not present a substantial safety risk. It requires the board to use an evidence‑based risk‑assessment tool that includes the inmate’s health status. The change takes effect on November 1, 2026.

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