SB 286: Elderly Parole Program.

This bill aims to amend the parole program for elderly inmates. The program reviews the suitability of inmates 50 years old or older who have served 20 years of continuous incarceration. The board of parole hearings must consider whether certain criteria have reduced the inmate's risk of future violence. The bill excludes inmates convicted of serious felonies, first-degree murder of a peace officer, and those sentenced to life without parole. Additionally, it excludes inmates receiving enhancements for committing certain sexual offenses, including rape, sodomy, and lewd and lascivious acts, as well as habitual sex offenders. These exclusions apply to all inmates incarcerated as of January 1, 2026, regardless of their previous eligibility or parole petition status.