MO HB1319

Requires first-time dangerous felony offenders with prior prison commitments to be granted parole upon completion of 66% of their sentence (or upon turning 70 if they've served 40%), after the board reviews their file at 60% completion and finds good conduct and rehabilitation efforts.

Establishes minimum prison terms for non-dangerous felonies based on prior prison commitments: 40% of sentence for one prior commitment, 50% for two prior commitments, and 80% for three or more prior commitments.

Requires dangerous felony offenders to serve a minimum of 85% of their sentence, with an exception for first-time dangerous felony offenders with prior prison commitments who can be paroled at 66% completion.

Creates an 11-member Sentencing Advisory Commission to study sentencing disparities across circuit courts, examine death penalty sentencing by economic and social class, and investigate alternative sentencing options.

Allows courts to impose restorative justice methods when suspending sentences, including restitution, treatment programs, community service, work release, and community-based programs; limits restitution to county law enforcement funds to $300 per offense.