Allows parole for certain inmates sentenced to life without parole in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1192 modifies parole eligibility for inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. It allows discretionary parole for inmates who committed their offense at least 25 years ago and were under 27 at the time. The parole board must consider factors such as the inmate's age at the time of the offense, their behavior in prison, and any mental health treatment completed. The board must hold an initial hearing within six months of eligibility and subsequent hearings every two years. The changes apply retroactively to inmates sentenced before July 1, 2026.

Allows parole for certain inmates sentenced to life without parole in South Dakota.

South Dakota HB1192 modifies parole eligibility for inmates sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. It allows discretionary parole for inmates who committed their offense at least 25 years ago and were under 27 at the time. The parole board must consider factors such as the inmate's age at the time of the offense, their behavior in prison, and any mental health treatment completed. The board must hold an initial hearing within six months of eligibility and subsequent hearings every two years. The changes apply retroactively to inmates sentenced before July 1, 2026.