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This bill aims to reform the parole system in Maryland. The key provisions are: 1. Requiring the Maryland Parole Commission to consider the age of an inmate when determining whether to grant parole, and to give significant weight to the inmate's age and its impact on reducing the risk of recidivism. 2. Altering how the Commission evaluates requests for medical parole, including providing for a meeting between the inmate (or their representative) and the Commission before a final decision is made. 3. Requiring the Commission to develop a dynamic risk assessment instrument and conduct annual assessments to help determine an inmate's suitability for parole. 4. Applying these new provisions only to inmates who are at least 60 years old and eligible for parole, but not registered or eligible for sex offender registration. 5. Requiring the Commission to report regularly to the Justice Reinvestment Oversight Board on the outcomes of parole considerations under this new framework. The overall goal is to provide a more comprehensive and individualized approach to parole decisions for older inmates, with a focus on reducing recidivism and ensuring public safety.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0562?ys=2022RS