The bill proposes to amend the current law regarding eligibility for meritorious furlough programs by adding second degree murder to the list of offenses that disqualify individuals from participating in such programs. Specifically, it introduces the legal language that includes "Murder in the second degree, 5-10-103" as a new category of ineligible offenses.

In addition to this insertion, the bill also renumbers the subsequent offenses in the list, ensuring that the structure of the law remains coherent. The offenses that remain ineligible for meritorious furlough include capital murder, first degree murder, kidnapping, rape, various sexual offenses, and stalking, among others. This legislative change aims to tighten the criteria for furlough eligibility, reflecting a more stringent approach to serious crimes.