Relates to the age of persons eligible for a sentence of life imprisonment without parole

Bill A 2654 clarifies that only individuals aged 18 or older at the time of the crime may receive a life imprisonment sentence without parole. It specifically applies to convictions for first-degree murder, certain terrorism offenses, or aggravated murder, requiring judges to impose life without parole for 18+ defendants in these cases. The bill also specifies that defendants aged 17 or younger at the time of the crime cannot receive life without parole and must instead be sentenced to an indefinite term with a maximum life sentence. This amendment updates existing sentencing rules to establish a clear age threshold for this severe penalty.