As an organization founded and led by formerly incarcerated individuals, we are deeply invested in supporting policy that uplifts and empowers those who are system impacted.
H.2051 / S. 1087
An Act to End Lifetime Parole for Juveniles and Emerging Adults
Senator Eldridge, Representative Worrell, and Representative Fluker-Reid
Although sentencing juveniles to life without parole is unconstitutional, Transformational Youth (TYs), or people incarcerated between the age of 14-21 who are released after a minimum of 15 years in prison, remain on parole for life–dying under supervision. This must change.
"An Act to End Lifetime Parole for Juveniles and Emerging Adults" addresses the problem by terminating parole for TYs after 3 years, provided they do not violate the law during this period. This legislation acknowledges past harm while recognizing the capacity for growth and reintegration. By ending lifetime parole, it replaces perpetual punishment with accountability, reconciliation, and the opportunity to rebuild lives, affirming that healing is key to true justice.
"An Act to End Lifetime Parole for Juveniles and Emerging Adults" addresses the problem by terminating parole for TYs after 3 years, provided they do not violate the law during this period. This legislation acknowledges past harm while recognizing the capacity for growth and reintegration. By ending lifetime parole, it replaces perpetual punishment with accountability, reconciliation, and the opportunity to rebuild lives, affirming that healing is key to true justice.
