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    SB-672
    Justice & Public Safety

    The Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act.

    Engrossed
    CA
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    2025-2026 Regular Session
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    Key Takeaways

    • Expands parole eligibility to offenders who committed crimes at age 25 or younger after serving 25 years.
    • Requires completion of all youth offender parole hearings by January 2028.
    • Excludes certain serious crimes like hate-motivated murder and domestic violence from eligibility.
    • Mandates consideration of youth factors and growth in parole decisions.

    Summary

    Senator Rubio's Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act expands parole eligibility for individuals who committed their controlling offense at age 25 or younger, allowing consideration after 25 years of incarceration for those serving life sentences without parole. The legislation maintains existing exclusions for certain special circumstance murders, including those involving law enforcement officers, hate crimes, or acts of domestic violence.

    The bill establishes a tiered parole review system based on sentence length. Those serving determinate sentences become eligible during their 15th year of incarceration, while individuals with life terms of less than 25 years may receive consideration in their 20th year. Offenders with terms of 25 years to life or life without parole qualify for review in their 25th year, provided their offense does not fall under the specified exclusions.

    The Board of Parole Hearings must conduct reviews that account for diminished culpability of youth and subsequent personal growth. Licensed psychologists evaluate candidates while considering age-related factors, and input from family members, educators, and community representatives informs the assessment process. The legislation preserves victims' constitutional rights throughout proceedings, including notification requirements and opportunities to provide statements. All eligible cases must receive hearings by January 2028.

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
    Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 126
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB672 Rubio et al
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Contacts

    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    James RamosD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
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    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    James RamosD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Caroline MenjivarD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Bill Author

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Youth offender parole hearings.
    February 2019
    Failed
    View Bill
    Youth offender hearings.
    February 2019
    Passed
    View Bill
    Parole: youth offender parole hearings.
    February 2019
    Failed
    View Bill
    Parole: youth offender parole hearings.
    February 2017
    Passed
    View Bill
    Showing 4 of 4 items
    Page 1 of 1

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Susan Rubio
    Susan RubioD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Josh Becker
    Josh BeckerD
    California State Senator
    Maria Durazo
    Maria DurazoD
    California State Senator
    Caroline Menjivar
    Caroline MenjivarD
    California State Senator
    Sasha Renee Perez
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    California State Senator
    Akilah Weber Pierson
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    California State Senator
    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 3, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    2411540PASS

    Key Takeaways

    • Expands parole eligibility to offenders who committed crimes at age 25 or younger after serving 25 years.
    • Requires completion of all youth offender parole hearings by January 2028.
    • Excludes certain serious crimes like hate-motivated murder and domestic violence from eligibility.
    • Mandates consideration of youth factors and growth in parole decisions.

    Get Involved

    Act Now!

    Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.

    Introduced By

    Susan Rubio
    Susan RubioD
    California State Senator
    Co-Authors
    Josh Becker
    Josh BeckerD
    California State Senator
    Maria Durazo
    Maria DurazoD
    California State Senator
    Caroline Menjivar
    Caroline MenjivarD
    California State Senator
    Sasha Renee Perez
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    California State Senator
    Akilah Weber Pierson
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    California State Senator

    Summary

    Senator Rubio's Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act expands parole eligibility for individuals who committed their controlling offense at age 25 or younger, allowing consideration after 25 years of incarceration for those serving life sentences without parole. The legislation maintains existing exclusions for certain special circumstance murders, including those involving law enforcement officers, hate crimes, or acts of domestic violence.

    The bill establishes a tiered parole review system based on sentence length. Those serving determinate sentences become eligible during their 15th year of incarceration, while individuals with life terms of less than 25 years may receive consideration in their 20th year. Offenders with terms of 25 years to life or life without parole qualify for review in their 25th year, provided their offense does not fall under the specified exclusions.

    The Board of Parole Hearings must conduct reviews that account for diminished culpability of youth and subsequent personal growth. Licensed psychologists evaluate candidates while considering age-related factors, and input from family members, educators, and community representatives informs the assessment process. The legislation preserves victims' constitutional rights throughout proceedings, including notification requirements and opportunities to provide statements. All eligible cases must receive hearings by January 2028.

    40% progression
    Bill has passed all readings in its first house and is ready to move to the other house (6/3/2025)

    Key Dates

    Next Step
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
    Next Step
    Assembly Committee
    Referred to the Assembly Standing Committee on Public Safety
    Hearing scheduled for , State Capitol, Room 126
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    Senate 3rd Reading SB672 Rubio et al
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Do pass as amended
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Appropriations Hearing
    Placed on suspense file
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Senate Committee
    Senate Public Safety Hearing
    Do pass, but first be re-referred to the Committee on [Appropriations]
    Introduced
    Senate Floor
    Introduced
    Introduced. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.

    Latest Voting History

    View History
    June 3, 2025
    PASS
    Senate Floor
    Vote on Senate Floor
    AyesNoesNVRTotalResult
    2411540PASS

    Contacts

    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    James RamosD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Not Contacted
    Not Contacted
    0 of 15 row(s) selected.
    Page 1 of 3
    Select All Legislators
    Profile
    Tom LackeyR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    James RamosD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Maria DurazoD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Susan RubioD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Josh BeckerD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Akilah Weber PiersonD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Matt HaneyD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Juan AlanisR
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Stephanie NguyenD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Caroline MenjivarD
    Senator
    Bill Author
    Profile
    Mark GonzalezD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    John HarabedianD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Nick SchultzD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    LaShae Sharp-CollinsD
    Assemblymember
    Committee Member
    Profile
    Sasha Renee PerezD
    Senator
    Bill Author

    Similar Past Legislation

    Bill NumberTitleIntroduced DateStatusLink to Bill
    Youth offender parole hearings.
    February 2019
    Failed
    View Bill
    Youth offender hearings.
    February 2019
    Passed
    View Bill
    Parole: youth offender parole hearings.
    February 2019
    Failed
    View Bill
    Parole: youth offender parole hearings.
    February 2017
    Passed
    View Bill
    Showing 4 of 4 items
    Page 1 of 1