House Bill No. by Representative Zeringue amends R.S. 15:574.22 concerning parole ineligibility. The bill stipulates that individuals committed to the Department of Public Safety and Corrections for offenses committed on or after August 1, 2024, will not be eligible for parole except for those who meet specific provisions outlined in R.S. 15:574.4(B)(2), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (J), or (K).

The proposed legislation also includes a citation reference to clarify the existing exception in the law regarding parole eligibility. Specifically, it replaces the phrase "under" with "pursuant to" in the context of parole eligibility, thereby aligning the language with current legal standards. This amendment aims to enhance the clarity and applicability of the parole ineligibility provisions.

Statutes affected:
HB439 Original: