H 2614
An Act relative to medical parole
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Bill overview
This bill, An Act Relative to Medical Parole, aims to expand access to medical parole for incarcerated individuals who are seriously ill and require specialized medical care. Currently, the criteria for medical parole are limited, and this legislation seeks to broaden the circumstances under which it can be granted. It intends to ensure that individuals who are medically stable but require ongoing care within a hospital setting can be released from prison to receive that care, while maintaining public safety. The bill is progressing through the Massachusetts legislative process.
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Primary sponsor
William C. Galvin
Cosponsor
Paul McAuliffe
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