An Act relative to medical parole
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.2614, seeks to establish or modify the process for medical parole in Massachusetts. Medical parole allows inmates deemed to be seriously ill and unlikely to benefit from further incarceration to be released from prison under medical supervision. The bill aims to clarify and potentially expand access to this option for incarcerated individuals.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘medical parole’ within the context of the bill.
- Establishes criteria for determining eligibility for medical parole.
- Specifies the role of medical professionals in the parole determination process.
- Outlines procedures for transferring inmates released under medical parole to appropriate medical care.
- Addresses the notification requirements for correctional facilities and medical providers.
- May include provisions for monitoring released inmates.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Correctional facilities
- Medical professionals
- Department of Corrections
- Patients
Notable changes
- The bill likely aims to standardize the medical parole process.
- It may broaden the criteria for eligibility compared to existing practices.
- The bill could clarify the responsibilities of correctional facilities and medical providers.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
Paul McAuliffe
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