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SB 356: Elderly Parole Program.
What SB 356 does, verified August 15, 2026
This bill proposes an amendment to the existing elderly parole program. The program reviews the parole suitability of inmates aged 50 or older who have served a minimum of 20 years of continuous incarceration. The bill would increase the minimum age to 60 years old and the minimum service requirement to 25 years of continuous incarceration to be eligible for the program.
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Last action: August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. (2026-08-13)Alert me
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| Aug. 13, 2026 | August 13 hearing: Held in committee and under submission. |
| Aug. 05, 2026 | August 5 set for first hearing. Placed on suspense file. |
| Jul. 02, 2026 | Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on APPR. |
| Jul. 01, 2026 | From committee: Do pass as amended and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (June 30). |
| Jun. 03, 2026 | June 9 hearing postponed by committee. |