HI HCR150

Department of Law Enforcement requested to conduct a study on special sentencing for habitual violent felons, including whether mandatory minimum 30-year sentences and mandatory life imprisonment should apply.

Study must examine parole eligibility restrictions, work furlough exceptions, and whether pre-release or modified imprisonment terms require written non-delegable Governor authorization.

Defines "habitual violent felon" as person age 18+ convicted of murder in second degree or Class A/B crime of violence with at least two prior separate felony convictions for violent crimes, excluding cases where burglary in first degree is the only offense involved.

Defines "crime of violence" to include murder, manslaughter, assault in first degree, kidnapping, sexual assault, continuous sexual assault of minor, robbery, and burglary in first degree.

Department of Law Enforcement must submit study findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to Legislature no later than 20 days before convening of 2025 Regular Session.