Bill > HB0036

This bill, effective July 1, 2026, requires the commissioner of correction to submit annual reports to legislative committees detailing data related to parole and medical furloughs for inmates. These reports, starting July 1, 2027, will include statistics on the number of individuals certified for parole, granted parole, denied parole, and released, along with demographic information such as race, sex, and age, offense class, incarceration length, and the process timeline. Similarly, for medical furloughs, the reports will track recommendations, grants, denials, and releases, also including detailed demographic and process information. The bill also mandates the inclusion of departmental policies and forms used in both medical parole and furlough processes within these reports, aiming to provide transparency and oversight on these inmate release mechanisms.