Bill > H0181

This bill amends two sections of Florida Statutes related to the parole system, specifically focusing on the Florida Commission on Offender Review's responsibilities. First, the bill requires the Commission to provide an annual statistical analysis of its parole guidelines to the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, which must use acceptable research methodology. Second, the bill expands the types of information the Department of Corrections must provide to the Commission when reviewing an inmate's potential parole, now explicitly including details about vocational training, substance abuse treatment, educational programs, and other self-improvement initiatives. The Commission is now mandated to review this additional information when considering whether to modify an inmate's presumptive parole release date. These changes aim to enhance transparency in the parole review process and encourage inmates to participate in rehabilitative programs that could potentially impact their parole eligibility. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Justice

Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H), Judiciary Committee (H)

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/181