Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second-degree murder

Senate Bill 194 modifies parole eligibility for individuals convicted of second-degree murder in West Virginia. It changes the law to require a minimum of 15 years served before parole consideration, raising the current requirement from a range of 10-15 years. This means people sentenced for second-degree murder must serve at least 15 years in prison before becoming eligible for parole hearings. The bill directly affects incarcerated individuals convicted of second-degree murder under current sentencing guidelines.