Bill > S2433

This bill establishes a process for "conditional medical parole," which allows for the release of inmates who are terminally ill or permanently incapacitated due to a medical condition that was unknown at sentencing, diagnosed later, or has progressed to the point where they no longer pose a public safety risk. A "conditional medical parole plan" is a detailed medical and psychosocial care plan that includes treatment, location, provider confirmation, and financial arrangements for the inmate's care. The bill outlines procedures for inmates, their representatives, or medical staff to request parole, requiring review and recommendations from correctional facility superintendents or sheriffs, followed by a petition to the parole board. The parole board will hold hearings, notify relevant parties including victims, and make a decision based on medical assessments and risk evaluations. If granted, the inmate is released under parole board supervision with specific conditions tied to their medical plan and the duration of their original sentence. The bill also details appeal processes, reporting requirements to the legislature, and mandates that the Department of Correction and the Secretary of Public Safety and Security create rules and regulations to implement these provisions within six months of the act's effective date.