Bill > HB2576

This bill modifies the conditions for conditional release of geriatric prisoners in Virginia by expanding the list of offenses that would disqualify an individual from petitioning the Parole Board for early release. Currently, prisoners aged 65 or older who have served at least five years, or those aged 60 or older who have served at least 10 years, can petition for conditional release. The bill now prohibits individuals convicted of a wide range of serious felonies from being eligible for this type of release, including Class 1 felonies, murder, kidnapping, sexual assault against minors, robbery, carjacking, certain domestic violence offenses, and specific repeat offenses committed after July 1, 2025. The new restrictions cover numerous specific criminal code sections and apply particularly stringently to offenses involving minors or violent crimes. The bill aims to limit early release options for prisoners who have committed more severe or multiple serious offenses, effectively tightening the existing geriatric prisoner conditional release provisions by creating a comprehensive list of disqualifying crimes.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2576