Juvenile; natural life; parole eligibility

This bill changes how parole eligibility is determined for individuals who committed offenses before turning 18. It ensures that those sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes committed as juveniles will be eligible for parole after serving a specific number of years, with 35 years being the maximum required before parole eligibility. The bill also clarifies sentencing procedures for first-degree murder and violent sexual assault, and makes these changes retroactive to all offenses committed before the age of 18.

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