2015 House Bill 4138

Authorize "presumptive parole"

Introduced in the House

Feb. 4, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Kurt Heise (R-20)

To require that parole be granted to prisoners who have served their minimum time if the person has at least an “average probability” under a "validated risk assessment instrument" of not being a risk to public safety, and who meets other criteria specified in the bill and current statute, subject to a number of restrictions and exceptions.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

June 16, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-4) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 1, 2015

Passed in the House 67 to 39 (details)

To require that parole be granted to prisoners who have served their minimum time if the person has a “high probability” under a "validated risk assessment instrument" of not being a risk to public safety, and also meets other criteria specified in the bill and current law, subject to a number of restrictions and exceptions.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 6, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations