Bill > HB1760

This bill, known as Lauren and CJ's Law, increases penalties and restrictions for individuals convicted of intoxication manslaughter (a serious criminal offense involving causing a death while driving under the influence). Specifically, the bill mandates a minimum five-year imprisonment term for intoxication manslaughter offenses, which are classified as second-degree felonies. The legislation modifies several aspects of community supervision, parole, and mandatory supervision for these offenses: judges granting community supervision must now require a minimum five-year imprisonment term, though they may reduce this to two years under certain circumstances if they find it serves the community's best interest. Additionally, inmates convicted of intoxication manslaughter will not be eligible for parole until they have served at least five actual calendar years, and they cannot be released to mandatory supervision until they have served a minimum of five years without consideration of good conduct time. These changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, ensuring that the new provisions do not retroactively affect previous cases. The bill aims to create stricter consequences for individuals who cause fatalities while driving under the influence, potentially serving as a deterrent and providing increased accountability for such serious criminal actions.

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