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SF 320

Undocumented noncitizens ineligibility for early release from incarceration establishment; undocumented noncitizens ineligibility for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments establishment

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mark Koran

Summary of SF 320 OverviewBill Number: SF 320 Title: Undocumented noncitizens ineligibility for early release from incarceration establishment; undocumented noncitizens ineligibil

Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
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Bill Summary · SF 320

Summary of SF 320

Overview

Bill Number: SF 320
Title: Undocumented noncitizens ineligibility for early release from incarceration establishment; undocumented noncitizens ineligibility for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments establishment
Status: Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
Introduced: February 17, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of this bill is to establish policies that make undocumented noncitizens ineligible for early release from incarceration and ineligible for prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments. The intent is to limit the ability of undocumented individuals to receive reduced sentences or early release, even if they would otherwise qualify under existing laws and programs.

Key Provisions

  • Prohibits undocumented noncitizens from being eligible for any early release programs, including good behavior credits, work release, or other sentence reduction mechanisms
  • Prevents prosecutors from initiating sentence adjustments or reductions for undocumented noncitizen offenders, even if they meet other criteria
  • Requires the Department of Corrections to verify the immigration status of all incarcerated individuals and track undocumented noncitizens separately
  • Mandates that undocumented noncitizens serve their full original sentences without the possibility of early release

Affected Parties and Impacts

This bill would primarily impact undocumented noncitizens who are incarcerated in the state's correctional facilities. By denying them access to early release programs and prosecutor-initiated sentence adjustments, it would result in longer periods of incarceration for this population compared to citizens or documented immigrants.

The Department of Corrections would also be affected, as it would need to implement new processes to identify, track, and manage undocumented noncitizen inmates separately from the general prison population.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SF 320 has been referred to the Judiciary and Public Safety committees for further consideration. If passed by the committees, it would then proceed to a full vote in the state legislature. The bill's timeline and prospects for passage remain uncertain at this stage.

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

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