An Act relative to elder and medical parole
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill proposes to establish elder and medical parole in Massachusetts, allowing individuals who are elderly or have serious medical conditions to be released from prison under specific circumstances. It aims to provide an alternative to traditional incarceration for those who pose a low risk of harm to public safety. The bill seeks to ensure that these individuals receive appropriate care and support upon release, potentially through specialized programs or facilities. This legislation builds upon similar efforts to reform the state’s parole system.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for granting elder parole to individuals who are elderly and pose a low risk.
- Establishes a process for granting medical parole to individuals with serious medical conditions who pose a low risk.
- Requires the Department of Correction to develop guidelines for elder and medical parole.
- Mandates the creation of a review board to evaluate parole applications.
- Specifies criteria for determining eligibility for elder and medical parole.
- Addresses the need for post-release support services for parolees.
- Requires reporting on the implementation and effectiveness of the program.
Who is affected
- Individuals incarcerated in Massachusetts prisons
- Elderly inmates
- Inmates with serious medical conditions
- Department of Correction staff
- Healthcare providers
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13 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James B. Eldridge
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