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CT HB05464
CT HB05464An Act Concerning Parole Eligibility For An Individual Serving A Lengthy Sentence For A Crime Committed Before The Individual Reached The Age Of Twenty-five.
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Introduced
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Introduced Session
2025 General Assembly
Bill Summary
To broaden eligibility for parole to include those individuals serving long sentences for crimes committed before the individual was twenty-five years of age, under certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This bill aims to modify existing parole eligibility rules to allow individuals who committed crimes before they turned 25 years old and are currently serving lengthy sentences to have a broader opportunity for parole. The proposed legislation recognizes that individuals' brains are still developing during early adulthood and may be more prone to impulsive or poorly considered actions. By broadening parole eligibility for this age group, the bill seeks to provide a more nuanced approach to criminal justice that takes into account the potential for rehabilitation and personal growth. While the specific details of the eligibility criteria are not fully elaborated in the provided text, the bill suggests that individuals who committed crimes before age 25 and are serving long sentences would be given additional opportunities to demonstrate their readiness for potential release through a parole review process.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary (on 01/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05464&which_year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/TOB/H/PDF/2025HB-05464-R00-HB.PDF |
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