NY S02997

Extends parole reconsideration period from 24 months to up to 60 months for inmates convicted of murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, or murder in the second degree where sentences other than death or life imprisonment without parole are imposed.

Allows the Parole Board discretion to set reconsideration dates anywhere between 24-60 months if the board determines no circumstances could change their parole decision within five years.

Applies retroactively to all currently and future incarcerated individuals sentenced for the specified eligible class A felonies.

Named "Lorraine's Law" in memory of Lorraine Miranda, a 24-year-old murdered on December 5, 1988, whose family experiences repeated trauma at frequent parole hearings.

Intended to reduce the burden on victims' families who must relive crimes at parole hearings while preserving the Parole Board's option to maintain the current 24-month reconsideration period.