The Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act.
- Expands parole eligibility to inmates who committed crimes at age 25 or younger.
- Requires parole hearings after 25 years for those serving life without parole sentences.
- Mandates completion of all eligible youth offender parole hearings by January 2028.
- Requires psychological evaluations to consider youth factors and subsequent personal growth.
Senator Rubio's Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act modifies California's youth offender parole system by extending parole eligibility to individuals who committed their controlling offense at age 25 or younger, including those sentenced to life without parole. The legislation maintains existing timelines that allow parole consideration after 15 years for determinate sentences, 20 years for life terms under 25 years, and 25 years for terms of 25-to-life or life without parole.
The bill establishes specific evaluation criteria for parole hearings, requiring licensed psychologists to assess offenders' growth and maturity while considering youth-specific factors such as diminished culpability and developmental characteristics. Family members, educators, faith leaders, and community representatives may submit statements regarding the individual's background and development since the offense. The Board of Parole Hearings must complete all eligible youth offender parole hearings by January 1, 2028.
Certain categories of offenders remain ineligible for youth offender parole consideration, including those who commit qualifying crimes after age 26 and individuals convicted of special circumstance murders as defined under Proposition 7. The legislation also excludes cases sentenced under California's "Three Strikes" law and specified violent offense statutes.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Scott WienerD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Susan RubioD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Lena GonzalezD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
- Expands parole eligibility to inmates who committed crimes at age 25 or younger.
- Requires parole hearings after 25 years for those serving life without parole sentences.
- Mandates completion of all eligible youth offender parole hearings by January 2028.
- Requires psychological evaluations to consider youth factors and subsequent personal growth.
This bill was recently introduced. Email the authors to let them know what you think about it.
Introduced By
Senator Rubio's Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act modifies California's youth offender parole system by extending parole eligibility to individuals who committed their controlling offense at age 25 or younger, including those sentenced to life without parole. The legislation maintains existing timelines that allow parole consideration after 15 years for determinate sentences, 20 years for life terms under 25 years, and 25 years for terms of 25-to-life or life without parole.
The bill establishes specific evaluation criteria for parole hearings, requiring licensed psychologists to assess offenders' growth and maturity while considering youth-specific factors such as diminished culpability and developmental characteristics. Family members, educators, faith leaders, and community representatives may submit statements regarding the individual's background and development since the offense. The Board of Parole Hearings must complete all eligible youth offender parole hearings by January 1, 2028.
Certain categories of offenders remain ineligible for youth offender parole consideration, including those who commit qualifying crimes after age 26 and individuals convicted of special circumstance murders as defined under Proposition 7. The legislation also excludes cases sentenced under California's "Three Strikes" law and specified violent offense statutes.
Latest Voting History
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Scott WienerD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Susan RubioD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Lena GonzalezD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |