Requires a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree
This bill requires life imprisonment without parole for individuals convicted of murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, or specific types of murder in the second degree. It eliminates parole eligibility for these offenders, mandating they serve their entire sentence in prison with no possibility of release. The law applies to all such convictions under the defined legal standards, removing alternative sentencing options like fixed prison terms. Additionally, the bill includes similar life without parole requirements for certain terrorism and chemical weapon offenses, but the primary focus centers on murder sentencing reforms.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 10, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 10, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 12 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Alec Brook-Krasny
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Angelo Morinello
RRepublican
Co
Dave McDonough
RRepublican
Co
Joe Angelino
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Keith Brown
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
Co
Ken Blankenbush
RRepublican
Co
Lester Chang
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Misha Novakhov
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Paul Bologna
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Robert Smullen
RRepublican
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