The Prison Resources Repurposing Act.

SB 681 creates a new parole pathway for inmates in North Carolina serving life sentences without parole, allowing them to seek release after 20 years of incarceration if they meet specific requirements. To qualify, inmates must complete a five-year assessment, earn a GED or equivalent through education programs, complete vocational training, and maintain positive work evaluations in correctional programs like Correction Enterprises. If released, they serve a five-year parole term, and parole violations result in a five-year ineligibility period. The law applies retroactively to eligible inmates who have served 20+ years by August 1, 2025, and becomes effective on that date.