An Act establishing presumptive parole
This bill establishes a presumption of parole for eligible prisoners, requiring parole boards to grant parole at first eligibility unless they provide clear evidence the individual would reoffend. Parole boards must use structured risk assessments considering participation in rehabilitation programs, good behavior, and community reintegration plans. It mandates special consideration for disabled prisoners, including medical evaluations and reasonable accommodations to support successful parole. Additionally, the bill requires health departments to secure appropriate placements within 60 days for parolees needing specialized care, preventing incarceration due to housing issues.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Mar 26, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 27, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Feb 27, 2025
Committee
Referred to the committee on The Judiciary
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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