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The California Senate approved a significant measure that gives some inmates serving life sentences without the possibility of parole the chance to seek early release if their crimes occurred before they turned 26. This development reflects ongoing debates about justice reform and the balance between rehabilitation and public safety.
Senate Bill 672, known as the Youth Rehabilitation and Opportunity Act, passed decisively by a 24-11 party-line vote. It now moves to the Assembly for further consideration.
Senator Susan Rubio, a Democrat and the bill’s sponsor, emphasized that the legislation aims to provide a second chance to younger individuals who commit crimes. However, the measure has been amended to exclude individuals convicted of certain serious offenses from eligibility for parole, particularly those who killed law enforcement officials or engaged in mass shootings.
Reactions and Criticisms from Opponents
Critics, particularly from the Republican Party, quickly condemned the bill as
