Modifying parole eligibility for crime of second degree murder and voluntary manslaughter

What it does: On the version voted Mar 11, 2026: Lengthens prison terms for second-degree murder to 15 to 60 years and voluntary manslaughter to 5 to 25 years, sets minimum time served before parole for each, and raises minimum time before parole for life sentences. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Amendment rejected

Amends the bill to keep the minimum voluntary manslaughter sentence and minimum time before parole eligibility at three years, rather than raising each to five years. (AI-written)

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