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)
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Representative Julie Casimiro and Senator Meghan Kallman
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