Bill > HB0405

This bill amends existing Utah law to establish new sentencing limitations for individuals under 18 years old at the time of their offense, particularly concerning life without parole sentences. Specifically, it clarifies that life without parole sentences will not apply to those younger than 18 if they are sentenced on or after May 10, 2016, for certain offenses, including capital felonies and first-degree felonies like aggravated murder. Instead, the maximum punishment for such individuals will be an indeterminate prison term of at least 25 years, which may extend to life. The bill also makes conforming changes to existing statutes regarding capital felony sentencing and the applicability of sentencing options.