Increasing penalties and parole eligibility requirements for homicide

Increased minimum parole eligibility period for second-degree murder from 10 to 15 years, and for voluntary manslaughter from 3 to 5 years.

Extended life sentence parole restrictions for first-degree murder to apply to offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025, increasing minimum time served from 15 to 25 years.

Added new requirement that inmates must complete rehabilitation treatment programs as a condition of parole eligibility, creating a rebuttable presumption that parole is appropriate upon completion.

Added requirement that inmates must satisfy the board that they will not constitute a danger to the community before parole consideration.

Added new provision allowing parole board to grant parole contingent on completing assigned tasks without requiring a further hearing.

Added requirement that Parole Board must notify inmates of denial and provide specific information about when they may apply for reconsideration.