IL SB2073

Increases Prisoner Review Board juvenile matters expertise requirements from 6 to 9 members, requiring 5 years (rather than 3) of experience including a post-graduate degree and demonstrated competency in adolescent development.

Restricts use of law enforcement, prosecution, corrections, or prior board experience toward the 5-year juvenile matters requirement to no more than 3 board members.

Establishes parole eligibility for persons under age 21 at time of offense: 10+ years for non-homicide offenses (not serving homicide sentence) and 20+ years for homicide offenses, with mandatory board review after initial eligibility.

Requires presumption of parole release unless 3-person panel unanimously finds by clear and convincing evidence that continued incarceration is necessary to protect public safety, with consideration of diminished culpability and youthful development factors.

Allows parole denial appeals to 6-member panel with possible review every 10 years thereafter, and enables resentencing for individuals serving natural life sentences for offenses committed before age 18.