The bill, S.B. No. 1272, 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, punishable by 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.

Key changes include the insertion of new legal language that specifies the punishment for attempted capital murder of a peace officer and the addition of this offense to the list of crimes that disqualify inmates from parole and mandatory supervision. The bill also clarifies that these changes apply only to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.

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