parole eligibility; classifications

HB 2676 revises Arizona's parole eligibility system by creating two classes (class one and class two) for prisoners based on conduct and participation in correctional programs like work or education. It specifically requires terrorism offenders sentenced to life to serve at least 25 years before parole eligibility, while those given natural life sentences (with no parole possible) must serve their full term. The bill repeals prior laws that allowed parole for terrorism offenders under certain conditions. This affects all state prisoners, particularly those convicted of terrorism, by tightening parole access for serious crimes.