The bill, H.B. No. 1871, proposes to amend the Penal Code and Government Code regarding the punishment for the criminal offense of attempted capital murder of a peace officer. It establishes that if the attempted offense is capital murder of a peace officer, it will be classified as a first-degree felony, with penalties including life imprisonment or a term of 25 to 99 years. Additionally, the bill modifies the eligibility criteria for parole and mandatory supervision, specifically stating that inmates convicted of attempted capital murder of a peace officer will not be eligible for parole or mandatory supervision.

The bill includes several insertions and deletions to existing legal language. Notably, it adds a new subsection to clarify the classification of attempted capital murder of a peace officer and updates the parole eligibility criteria to include this offense. The changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses committed prior to this date will be governed by the law in effect at that time.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 15.01, Government Code 508.145, Government Code 51.03, Government Code 71.02 (Penal Code 15, Government Code 508, Government Code 51, Government Code 71)