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Youthful Offender Early Parole Procedure

It became law on May 19, 2026.

CO SB 158 · Senate Bill · 2026A

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Became law
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Sponsors
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Latest action
May 19, 2026

What it does

The act adds the state board of parole as an entity that may approve an application for early parole for an offender who has successfully completed a specialized program as provided in current law. The offender must have been convicted of a certain predicate felony and committed the felony when they were younger than 21 years old. The state board of parole can approve or deny the application if the governor has not acted on the application within 60 days after receiving the board's recommendation. If the governor acts on the application within 60 days, the governor's decision is final. If the governor does not act on the application, the state board of parole's decision is final. Under…

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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    May 19, 2026

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Where it goes next

It is law in Colorado. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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