MA S1087

Creates new category of "transformational youth" for individuals who received life sentences for first- or second-degree murder or certain manslaughter offenses committed between ages 14 and 21, applying retroactively to past sentences

Requires automatic termination of parole after 3 years without committing any felony or misdemeanor, with the Parole Board issuing a certificate of termination within 30 days

Establishes strict timelines for parole officers (5 days to submit notice) and the Parole Board's office of general counsel (5 days to forward) and Board (10 days to vote in open session)

Mandates notification of termination to the individual, commissioner, sentencing judge (or Regional Administrative Justice if unavailable), CORI petitioners, and victims within 5 days of the Board's vote

Applies retroactively to those already on parole, counting prior parole time toward the 3-year requirement and expediting termination for those who have already exceeded 3 years without violations