House approves sentencing "truth-in-sentencing" measures after debate over mandatory minimums Lawmakers passed House Committee Substitute for HB 2637 and HB 3155 to clarify and standardize how much time offenders must serve before parole eligibility; supporters called it transparency, critics said it increases mandatory minimums and expands dangerous-felony definitions.

The House has just passed controversial "truth-in-sentencing" measures that promise transparency for victims but could lead to longer prison terms for nonviolent offenders.

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