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SB 2159 Failed

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINALS -- CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTIONS -- PAROLE

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Requires one elector of the parole board to be a person directly impacted by the criminal justice system who has completed the probation/parole process three (3) or more years prior to selection with a professional background in certain enumerated areas.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Last action
May 12, 2026 — 05/12/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Sponsor
Brian Thompson D
Session
2026
Momentum
5 · Stalled