House Bill No. [insert number] proposes amendments to the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding sentencing for certain defendants, specifically those sentenced to death or serving life sentences for a first conviction of a capital felony. The bill introduces new provisions allowing these defendants to file a motion to reconsider their sentence at any time after the effective date of the Act, provided they meet specific criteria outlined in the newly enacted Article 890.4. This includes having no prior criminal convictions and displaying symptoms of nonsevere mental or behavioral health challenges, as well as extenuating gynecological conditions. The bill establishes a sentencing range based on the defendant's age at the time of the offense, with a maximum of 50 years for those 21 and older, and 65 years for those under 21.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that if the state and the defendant agree on the factual basis for the motion, an evidentiary hearing will not be required. It also allows defendants sentenced before the effective date of the Act to file a motion to reconsider their sentence, with a mandate for resentencing by December 31, 2025. The provisions of this Act will be known as "The Two Chains Act" and will take effect upon the governor's signature or after the expiration of the time for bills to become law without signature.