Under prior law, a habitual sexual offender sentenced for the minimum term of twenty-five years was eligible to have his or her sentence reduced for good behavior to not less than twenty years. Chapter 446 removes the possibility for a reduction in sentence for good behavior if the sentence is under twenty-five years and provides that the offender will not be eligible for parole until he or she has been incarcerated for the minimum twenty-five years.

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