SD HB1192

Inmates sentenced to life imprisonment who committed their offense between ages 18-26 become eligible for discretionary parole consideration after serving 25 years

First-degree rape offenders under § 22-22-1 are excluded from parole eligibility under this provision

Board of Pardons and Paroles must hold an initial hearing within 6 months of eligibility; if denied, subsequent hearings occur at intervals of no more than 2 years after a minimum 5-year wait

Parole decisions must weigh 12 factors including the inmate's age at offense, diminished culpability of youth, trauma history, institutional conduct, rehabilitation progress, and victim statements

Provisions apply retroactively to inmates sentenced before July 1, 2026