An Act to ensure access to medical parole
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, H.2604, aims to improve access to medical parole for incarcerated individuals who require medical care. It seeks to ensure that prisoners with serious medical needs are eligible for medical parole, allowing them to receive treatment outside of the correctional facility. The bill intends to streamline the process and guarantee that medical considerations are prioritized in parole decisions. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility criteria for medical parole.
- Requires a review of medical needs when considering parole.
- Streamlines the process for requesting medical parole.
- Ensures timely access to medical care for incarcerated individuals.
- Addresses the need for medical parole within the correctional system.
Who is affected
- Incarcerated individuals
- Correctional facilities
- Medical professionals
- Parole boards
- The Department of Corrections
Notable changes
- Addresses the existing need for improved access to medical parole.
- Builds on previous legislation related to medical parole.
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Patricia D. Jehlen
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