CO HB1127

Increases parole eligibility threshold for offenders convicted of second degree murder, first degree assault, first degree kidnapping (unless class 1 felony), sexual assault, first degree arson, first degree burglary, or aggravated robbery committed on or after July 1, 2024, from 75% to 85% of imposed sentence.

Requires offenders convicted of enumerated violent crimes committed on or after July 1, 2024, with two prior convictions for crimes of violence to serve 100% of their imposed sentence before parole eligibility.

Maintains existing 75% parole eligibility threshold for violent crime convictions committed before July 1, 2024, and 100% threshold for repeat violent offenders in pre-2024 convictions.

Cites Colorado's fourth-worst recidivism rate nationally and finding that violent offenders serve only 43% of sentences on average to justify truth in sentencing requirements.

Takes effect July 1, 2024.