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This bill establishes the Aging Justice-Involved Population Study Committee, a diverse group of nine members including two representatives from the state legislature, directors or designees from the Department of Corrections and Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System, a medical representative, long-term care representative, and professionals from skilled nursing facilities, prison oversight organizations, and aging agencies. The committee is tasked with comprehensively studying and addressing the needs of aging inmates, specifically those over 55 years old. Their specific duties include researching best practices for managing the aging inmate population, identifying healthcare program access, assessing pre- and post-incarceration services, developing a release program for inmates requiring long-term or palliative care, and creating a comprehensive healthcare roadmap for aging justice-involved individuals. The committee will meet quarterly, does not receive compensation, and is required to submit a detailed report to state leadership by December 31, 2025. The committee and its associated provisions will automatically expire on October 31, 2026, making it a time-limited initiative aimed at addressing the complex healthcare and support needs of aging individuals in the criminal justice system.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83071