SB245 Alabama 2022 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2022
Title
Parole, to further provide for parole eligibility of offenders convicted of manslaughter in certain circumstances, Sec. 15-22-28 am'd.
Description
<p class="bill_description"> Under existing law, a prisoner who is
convicted of certain felonies is not eligible for
parole until he or she has completed 85 percent of
the sentence or served 15 years, whichever is less</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would provide that a person
convicted of manslaughter would not be eligible for
parole until he or she has completed 85 percent of
the sentence or has served 15 years, whichever is
less</p><p class="bill_description">
This bill would also make nonsubstantive,
technical revisions to update the existing code
language to current style</p><p class="bill_entitled_an_act"> Relating to parole; to amend Section 15-22-28, Code
of Alabama 1975, to provide that a person convicted of
manslaughter not be eligible for parole until he or she has
completed 85 percent of the sentence or has served 15 years,
whichever is less; and to make nonsubstantive, technical
revisions to update the existing code language to current
style.
</p>
Subjects
Pardons and Paroles Board
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2022 | S | Indefinitely Postponed |
| March 9, 2022 | S | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar |
| February 22, 2022 | S | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary |
Bill Calendar
| Type | Date | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hearing | March 9, 2022 | Room 325 at 08:45 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
| Hearing | March 2, 2022 | Room 325 at 13:00 | Senate JUDY Hearing |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB245 Alabama 2022 Session - Introduced |
| Fiscal Note | Fiscal Note - SB245 for Judiciary |