HB5261

Amends criminal law to redefine felony murder and set sentencing guidelines.

HB5261 redefines felony murder as a separate class of felony, occurring when someone commits or attempts to commit a forcible felony and causes a death. It sets a determinate sentence of 8 to 40 years for felony murder, with extended terms for certain aggravating factors. The bill also details conditions for probation and mandatory supervised release, and outlines procedures for handling juvenile law enforcement records. It emphasizes confidentiality and limits public access to these records, except for specific authorized parties.