PARDON/PAROLE: Provides relative to parole eligibility, consideration, and hearings for persons convicted by a non-unanimous jury

This bill changes parole rules for people in Louisiana who were convicted by juries that did not agree unanimously on their guilt. It makes these individuals immediately eligible for parole consideration and requires parole panels to approve their release with a majority vote instead of the usual unanimous vote. The legislation also sets a timeline for parole reviews and requires written explanations if parole is denied, with new applications allowed after one year. These changes apply to sentences imposed after August 1, 2026, and affect the parole committee's duties in evaluating these specific cases.