Bill > S05283

This bill amends the New York State executive law to provide new parole eligibility for individuals who committed crimes before turning 22 years old and were sentenced to more than 20 years of incarceration. Specifically, the bill allows such individuals to become eligible for parole after serving 15 years of their sentence, regardless of previous parole regulations. This provision represents a significant change in sentencing and parole policy that acknowledges potential rehabilitation and the neurological differences between young offenders and older criminals. The bill would apply retroactively to those who committed crimes before their 22nd birthday and received lengthy sentences, giving them an opportunity for earlier release through the parole process. The legislation would take effect 90 days after becoming law, providing time for the state's parole system to prepare for implementing the new eligibility guidelines.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5283