House Bill No. by Representative Bryant proposes new provisions regarding parole eligibility for individuals serving lengthy prison sentences. Specifically, it establishes that individuals who are serving a fixed term of imprisonment resulting in 30 years or more and who were between the ages of 18 and 20 at the time of their offense may be eligible for parole consideration. To qualify, these individuals must meet several conditions, including being a first-time offender without convictions for sex offenses or life-imprisonable offenses, having served at least 25 years of their sentence, and maintaining a clean disciplinary record for the 36 months leading up to their parole hearing.

Additionally, the bill outlines further requirements for eligibility, such as completing a minimum of 100 hours of prerelease programming, undergoing applicable substance abuse treatment, and obtaining a low-risk designation through a validated risk assessment. Offenders must also complete at least one educational or job skills training program and a reentry program as determined by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. This legislation aims to provide a structured pathway for parole eligibility while ensuring that certain rehabilitative measures are met.