SB 74 - May, Karla
Modifies provisions relating to mandatory prison terms, and eligibility for parole
Bill Details
Sponsor
May, Karla
LR Number
0661S.01I
Title
SB 74
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
N/A
Effective Date
August 28, 2019
Current Status
Bill Combined (w/SCS SBs 8 & 74)
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 74 - Under current law certain offenders must serve a specified mandatory minimum percentage of their sentences. This act makes such minimum sentences at the discretion of the sentencing court.
Additionally, this act specifies that any offender, except for an offender who was found guilty of first degree murder or certain sex offenses, who meets specified qualifications is eligible for a parole hearing.
This act is identical to HB 2526 (2018) and is similar to HB 38 (2017).
CHARLEY MERRIWEATHER