Bill aimed at 'elderly' parole law moves on
Bill aimed at 'elderly' parole law moves on
Source: The Signal
Date: 07/06/2026 11:28am
Article Summary:
California Bill to Raise Parole Age for Elderly Sex Offenders Advances in Assembly Committee
A California Senate bill that would raise the parole eligibility age for the state’s most serious sexual offenders from 50 to 65, and require at least 25 years of continuous incarceration before a hearing, has advanced out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Supporters say the measure corrects a 2020 law that loosened elderly parole rules, while critics note it could significantly increase prison costs as it heads next to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for fiscal review.
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Date: 07/06/2026 11:28am
Article Summary:
California Bill to Raise Parole Age for Elderly Sex Offenders Advances in Assembly Committee
A California Senate bill that would raise the parole eligibility age for the state’s most serious sexual offenders from 50 to 65, and require at least 25 years of continuous incarceration before a hearing, has advanced out of the Assembly Public Safety Committee. Supporters say the measure corrects a 2020 law that loosened elderly parole rules, while critics note it could significantly increase prison costs as it heads next to the Assembly Appropriations Committee for fiscal review.
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