Changes the law regarding parole eligibility for certain offenders who have served thirty years of his or her sentence

This bill allows certain older inmates serving life sentences without parole to become eligible for a parole hearing after serving at least thirty years. To qualify, an offender must be at least sixty years old, have been sentenced for a crime committed before October 1, 1984, and have no prior convictions for dangerous felonies or sex offenses. During the hearing, a board will assess whether the person is likely to remain law-abiding in the community, considering their behavior in prison, rehabilitation efforts, support systems, and risk scores. If the board finds the person eligible for release, they will be granted parole but must complete a minimum of five years under probation supervision. The law also clarifies that this new process does not reduce the governor's existing power to grant pardons or sentence reductions.