Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter

Summary

The bill increases the mandatory prison range for second‑degree murder to 15‑60 years and for voluntary manslaughter to 5‑25 years. It also requires offenders to serve longer minimum periods before becoming eligible for parole, including higher minimums for life sentences and for recidivists. The changes apply to individuals convicted of these offenses and aim to make punishments more severe and parole eligibility stricter.

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