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MO HB2127

MO HB2127
Allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances


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Introduced
01/03/2024
In Committee
05/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances

AI Summary

This bill allows a court to reduce a life without parole sentence, or a sentence of thirty years or greater, to a sentence of life with eligibility for parole in certain circumstances. The key criteria are that the offender must have served at least 30 years, been under 20 years old at the time of the offense, not have a previous conviction for a dangerous felony, and have made reasonable efforts towards rehabilitation and exhibited model behavior in prison. If the sentence is reduced, the offender would be supervised by the division of probation and parole for the duration of their natural life.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred: General Laws(H) (on 05/17/2024)

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