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PA SB136
PA SB136In sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak; and abrogating regulations.
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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending Titles 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) and 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in sentencing, repealing provisions relating to transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, providing for parole for reasons of age or illness and for medical parole due to public or disaster emergency related to health or contagious disease outbreak; and abrogating regulations.
AI Summary
This bill amends Pennsylvania's laws to: 1) repeal provisions relating to the transfer of inmates in need of medical treatment; 2) provide for parole of inmates due to age, illness, or serious medical conditions that diminish their ability to function in prison; and 3) allow the parole board to grant medical parole during public health emergencies or disease outbreaks that pose risks to vulnerable inmates. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to provide notice and assistance to inmates and their families regarding the new parole provisions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (14)
Sharif Street (D)*,
Lisa Boscola (D),
Amanda Cappelletti (D),
Maria Collett (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Nikil Saval (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to JUDICIARY (on 02/21/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Communicable Diseases
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Criminal and Juvenile Delinquent Prosecution, Procedure, and Sentencing
- ‐ Prisons and Correctional Institutions
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=136 | 02/21/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0136&pn=0320 | 02/21/2023 |
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