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A 6525

Requires a sentence of life imprisonment without parole for murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 7 co-sponsors

Requires life without parole for first-degree, aggravated, and second-degree murder, eliminating parole for those offenses and expanding prison terms and related costs.

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Bill Summary · A 6525

Summary of Assembly Bill A 6525

Overview

Assembly Bill A 6525 would mandate a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole for three categories of murder: murder in the first degree, aggravated murder, and murder in the second degree. Introduced on March 5, 2025, the bill is currently referred to the Codes Committee.

Purpose and Intent

  • To require LWOP (life without parole) for the most serious murder offenses specified in the bill.
  • Reflects a policy choice to remove parole eligibility for individuals convicted of these offenses.

Key Provisions

  • Offenses Covered:
    • Murder in the first degree
    • Aggravated murder
    • Murder in the second degree
  • Sentencing Outcome: All defendants convicted of any of the above offenses would receive life imprisonment without parole.
  • Textual details beyond the above are not provided in the summary; the bill’s language would determine any exceptions, transitional provisions, or interplay with existing sentences.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Primary Affected: Individuals convicted of the specified murder offenses.
  • Indirectly Affected:
    • Prosecutors and defense attorneys handling cases involving these offenses.
    • The state corrections and parole systems (though parole is not available under LWOP).
    • Victims’ families and communities seeking accountability and closure.
  • Potential Policy and Fiscal Effects: If enacted, the bill could influence prison population size and related costs due to longer sentences. The exact fiscal impact would depend on case volumes and sentencing rates.

Procedural Status and Timeline

  • Status: Referred to Codes (as of introduction date).
  • Legislative Actions:
    • 2025-03-05: Referred to Codes (listed twice in the actions provided).
  • Next Steps: The bill would typically require committee hearings, potential amendments, and a floor vote in the Assembly before advancing to the Senate or broader consideration.

Sponsorship

  • Primary Sponsor: Matthew Slater
  • Cosponsors:
    • Robert Smullen
    • Angelo J. Morinello
    • David McDonough
    • Lester Chang
    • Keith Brown
    • Joe Angelino
    • Stephen Hawley

Related Legislation

  • A 5747 (prior-session) is listed as related, suggesting a similar or predecessor measure addressing related sentencing provisions.

This summary reflects the bill’s current introductory text and status. If you’d like, I can compare A 6525 to existing statutes and summarize potential legal or constitutional considerations based on similar LWOP proposals.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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