NY A06483

Increases parole reconsideration periods from 24 months to 60 months for inmates convicted of murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree (where sentence is not death or life without parole).

Applies the extended reconsideration period only when the Parole Board determines that nothing in the next five years would change their parole denial decision.

Named "Lorraine's Law" in memory of Lorraine Miranda, murdered in 1988, to reduce the trauma victims' families experience by having to relive crimes at frequent parole hearings.

Maintains the Parole Board's discretion to set reconsideration dates anywhere between 24-60 months for eligible felonies, rather than mandating the longer period in all cases.

Takes effect immediately and applies to all future and currently incarcerated individuals sentenced for an eligible class A felony.