AN ACT CONCERNING PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.

HB 7133 expands parole eligibility for individuals convicted of crimes committed between ages 18 and 21. Currently, similar rules apply only to those convicted under 18 or before October 1, 2005, while under 21. The bill allows these offenders to become parole-eligible after serving 60% of their sentence (or 12 years, whichever is greater) for sentences of 10-50 years, or after 30 years for sentences exceeding 50 years. This change takes effect October 1, 2025, and applies only to sentences for crimes committed while the person was under 21.