We strongly supported a bill which would allow individuals serving long sentences to request a “second look” and reduction of their sentence after serving ten years, noting that closing the door on any opportunity whatsoever for parole — even after a person has served 30, 40 or 50 years in prison — is short-sighted, extremely cruel and wasteful. This bill died in committee.
Second Look Sentencing Act (H 7102, S 2228)
Sponsors
Representative Julie Casimiro and Senator Meghan Kallman
Related Issues
Documents
Related content

LETTER Re: Rules and Regulations for Operation of Body-Worn Cameras
August 7, 2025
LETTER Re: Pawtucket Shooting Body-Camera Footage
August 1, 2025
LETTER Re: Providence Police and ICE Collaboration
July 29, 2025
ACLU of RI Settles False Arrest Suit of Woonsocket Man for $550,000
July 24, 2025
ACLU and RWU Law School Clinic Sue Again Over ACI’s Failure to...
June 13, 2025
Equity Impact Statements (S 805)
June 2, 2025
Sentencing Reconsideration Act (S 930)
June 2, 2025
NEWSLETTER - 2025 - Spring
June 1, 2025