Sacramento, CA — Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen’s AB 2727, a measure to strengthen California’s elderly parole process for individuals convicted of the most serious sexual offenses, passed the Assembly Public Safety Committee today with bipartisan support.
AB 2727 raises the threshold for certain individuals convicted of violent sexual offenses, requiring that they be at least 65 years old and have served at least 25 years before they can be considered for release. The bill also strengthens the review process by requiring screening prior to release and ensuring that cases meeting the criteria are referred for further evaluation.
“This bill is about making sure we get it right in the most serious cases,” said Assemblymember Nguyen. “When we are talking about crimes involving children and multiple victims, the impact is lifelong. We have a responsibility to make sure these decisions are being made carefully and consistently, with public safety at the forefront.”
The bill is co-sponsored by the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office and the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Sacramento County District Attorney Thien Ho and a crime survivor spoke in support of the bill during the hearing, highlighting the need for stronger safeguards.
AB 2727 now advances to the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
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Assemblymember Stephanie Nguyen represents the Cities of Sacramento and Elk Grove