A bill for an act relating to parole eligibility for a person under the age of twenty-one convicted of a class "A" felony and making penalties applicable.

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This bill changes the age for parole eligibility for individuals convicted of a Class A felony in Iowa. Currently, those under 18 at the time of the offense have specific sentencing options. This bill would raise that age to under 21, potentially affecting how those convicted of serious crimes are sentenced and when they can be considered for parole.

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