PAROLE: Provides relative to parole ineligibility (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

HB 439 would restrict parole eligibility for individuals convicted of certain crimes in Louisiana who are sentenced on or after August 1, 2024. It states that such individuals generally cannot be considered for parole unless they meet specific criteria outlined in existing law (R.S. 15:574.4(B)(2), (D) through (K)). The bill directly affects people sentenced for qualifying offenses after the effective date, limiting their path to early release. It does not change current parole rules for offenses committed before August 2024. The bill is currently pending in committee review and has not yet been enacted.