An Act relative to emerging adult life sentences for first-degree murder

This bill (HD 3279) changes sentencing for individuals aged 18-20 convicted of first-degree murder. It requires courts to set a minimum prison term (not life without parole) of 30-60 years for standard first-degree murder, 40-60 years for murders involving "extreme atrocity or cruelty," and 35-60 years for murders with "deliberately premeditated malice aforethought." The law directly affects young adults in this age group who receive life sentences for these specific murder convictions. It replaces automatic life sentences with defined minimum terms, giving courts structured sentencing options within these ranges.