Changes release eligibility for first-degree murder sentences to 60% of 60 years and sets parole eligibility to 25 or 30 years based on age at.

This bill amends Tennessee's criminal sentencing laws for first-degree murder committed on or after July 1, 1995. It changes release eligibility to occur after serving 60% of 60 years, minus any sentence credits earned. Parole eligibility is set at 25 years if the defendant was 25 or younger at the time of the offense, and 30 years if older. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.

Changes release eligibility for first-degree murder sentences to 60% of 60 years and sets parole eligibility to 25 or 30 years based on age at.

This bill amends Tennessee's criminal sentencing laws for first-degree murder committed on or after July 1, 1995. It changes release eligibility to occur after serving 60% of 60 years, minus any sentence credits earned. Parole eligibility is set at 25 years if the defendant was 25 or younger at the time of the offense, and 30 years if older. The changes take effect July 1, 2025.