FL H0481

Renames the act as the "Prison Reform Act of 2015" and establishes parole eligibility for non-violent felons after completing 25 percent of their sentence, with an initial hearing examiner interview required within 3 months.

Excludes violent felony offenses listed in s. 775.084(1)(b)1. from the 25 percent early parole eligibility provision.

Requires the Correctional Educational Program to establish a masonry apprenticeship program with certification available to inmates within 2.5 years of their release date.

Mandates seminary programs be made available to inmates in every correctional facility, with state funds restricted to secular goals including criminal rehabilitation, offender reintegration, and recidivism reduction.

Takes effect July 1, 2015.