This bill amends R.S. 15:574.4.1(D)(2) concerning parole consideration and hearings in Louisiana. The key change allows the parole committee to extend a prisoner's release date if they determine that the prisoner must complete one or more rehabilitative programs to ensure public safety and improve the chances of the prisoner's success upon release.

Specifically, the bill changes the maximum extension period for a prisoner's release date from nine months to twenty-four months following the parole hearing or the most recent reconsideration of the prisoner's case. This adjustment aims to provide a longer timeframe for prisoners to complete necessary rehabilitation before being released on parole.

Statutes affected:
HB394 Original: 15:1(D)(2)
HB394 Engrossed: 15:1(D)(2)
HB394 Enrolled: 15:1(D)(2)
HB394 Act 641: 15:1(D)(2)