Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that prohibits life without parole for children.

Highlights:

• Prohibits young adults from being sentenced to life witout parole (Sec. 1).

• Authorizes young adults to revieve a parole hearing after 15 years (Sec. 3). 

• Requires parole board to consider the following:

• State of victim; 

• Age at the time of crime;

• Maturity and behavior differences;

• Nature of the offense; and

• Offender’s community circumstances (Sec. 3).

• Authorizes counsel to be present for offender at parole hearings (Sec. 3).

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