Bill > H2319

This bill amends Section 119A of Chapter 127 of the General Laws to ensure greater access to medical parole for incarcerated individuals who are terminally ill or permanently incapacitated. Key provisions include: defining "permanent incapacitation" and "terminal illness" more broadly; allowing incarcerated individuals, their attorneys, next-of-kin, or medical providers to petition for medical parole; requiring correctional facilities to identify and report on incapacitated or terminally ill prisoners; setting timelines for the review and approval of medical parole petitions; and outlining the process for revoking and reinstating medical parole. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Corrections to submit an annual report on the implementation of the medical parole program.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H2319