Rhode Island H7132 prohibits life without parole sentences for individuals 21 years old or younger.
Rhode Island H7132 amends the state's homicide laws to prohibit the imposition of a life sentence without the possibility of parole for individuals 21 years old or younger. This change applies to both first and second-degree murder cases, ensuring that young offenders retain the potential for parole eligibility. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.
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