SPONSOR: Collins
Currently, an offender with a previous prison commitment to the Department of Corrections must serve a minimum prison term equal to a percentage of his or her sentence, as specified in law. Older offenders are also deemed to have served their minimum prison term if they have attained 70 years of age and served:
(1) For an offender with one previous prison commitment, 30% of the sentence imposed.
(2) For an offender with two or more previous prison commitments or who are serving a term for a dangerous felony, 40% percent of the sentence imposed.
This bill changes the age and percentage requirements at which older offenders are deemed to have served their minimum prison sentence. Offenders will be deemed to have served their minimum prison sentence if they have attained 60 years of age and served:
(1) For an offender with one previous prison commitment, 20% of the sentence imposed.
(2) For an offender with two or more previous prison commitments or who are serving a term for a dangerous felony, 30% percent of the sentence imposed.
This bill is similar to HB 732 (2025).
Statutes affected: