Story perspectives

California Bill Tightens Parole for Elderly Offenders to Age 65

4/14/2026

Summary

Story summary

California lawmakers revised a bill to tighten parole eligibility for elderly offenders.
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen initially proposed raising the parole-age threshold from 50 to 75.
After pressure from a pro-prisoner group, the age was lowered to 65.
Critics, including former Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Schubert, say the change does not improve public safety because it allows sex offenders with life sentences to qualify for parole at 65.

1 of 1

Story summary

California lawmakers revised a bill to tighten parole eligibility for elderly offenders.
Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen initially proposed raising the parole-age threshold from 50 to 75.
After pressure from a pro-prisoner group, the age was lowered to 65.
Critics, including former Sacramento County District Attorney Anne Schubert, say the change does not improve public safety because it allows sex offenders with life sentences to qualify for parole at 65.