PRIORITY LEGISLATION | CALIFORNIA

SB 1278

Crime
Niello/Jones
2026

about this bill

Legislation type
Crime
Read the bill text
SB 1278
our stance
Oppose
status
April 21 set for first hearing. Failed passage in committee. (Ayes 3. Noes 2.) Reconsideration granted.

Updates California’s Elderly Parole Program, which allows people 50 or older who have served at least 20 years in prison to be considered for early release if age, time served, and health reduce their risk of committing more crimes. The bill adds exclusions for people convicted of serious sexual offenses and habitual sex offenders, meaning they cannot be considered for early release under this program.

Updates California’s Elderly Parole Program, which allows people 50 or older who have served at least 20 years in prison to be considered for early release if age, time served, and health reduce their risk of committing more crimes. The bill adds exclusions for people convicted of serious sexual offenses and habitual sex offenders, meaning they cannot be considered for early release under this program.

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