A Connecticut state lawmaker is pushing to revise how early parole is handled in the state. Under current law, the Board of Pardons and Paroles can grant early release after non-violent offenders serve half their sentence, while violent offenders must serve 85 percent. Those convicted of murder are not eligible. State Representative John Smith says the system may need updating and is floating changes that could alter who qualifies and when parole can be considered. Details of the proposal are still taking shape. Any revisions would carry major consequences for sentencing, public safety, and prison populations, drawing close attention from prosecutors, victims’ advocates, and corrections officials as the debate moves forward.