Bill > HB1550

This bill establishes two new parole pathways for incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania: age-based parole and medical parole. For age-based parole, individuals must be at least 50 years old and have served either 25 years or half of their minimum sentence, whichever is less, and be deemed not a danger to the public. The parole board must notify victims and give them 60 days to respond, and must consider multiple factors when evaluating the petition, including the individual's offense, age, health, rehabilitation record, and potential risk to public safety. The bill requires detailed annual reporting on these parole petitions, including the number granted, denied, and reasons for decisions. Medical parole can be granted during public health emergencies or disease outbreaks, specifically for individuals whose age or underlying health conditions put them at high risk of serious complications or death if they contract the disease. The board may use expedited review processes for medical parole when deemed necessary. The new provisions will take effect 60 days after enactment, and both the parole board and department are required to develop implementing regulations.

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