Bill
S 3975
Overview: Bill Number: S 3975, Title: Permits emergency medical parole during a time of crisis, Status: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION, Introduced: December 16, 20
Overview: Bill Number: S 3975, Title: Permits emergency medical parole during a time of crisis, Status: REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION, Introduced: December 16, 2024
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to allow for the emergency medical parole of incarcerated individuals during a time of crisis, such as a public health emergency or natural disaster. The goal is to reduce the risk of disease transmission and provide necessary medical care for vulnerable inmates.
Key Provisions:
- Authorizes the Department of Corrections to grant emergency medical parole to inmates who meet certain criteria, including having a serious medical condition or being at high risk of complications from a crisis event
- Requires the Department to develop guidelines for evaluating and approving emergency medical parole applications
- Specifies that emergency medical parolees would be subject to electronic monitoring and other conditions to ensure public safety
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals with serious medical conditions or at high risk during a crisis
- The Department of Corrections, which would be responsible for implementing the emergency parole program
- The general public, who may be impacted by the release of certain inmates under the program
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Crime Victims, Crime and Correction committee for further consideration. If passed, the Department of Corrections would need to establish the necessary guidelines and procedures before the emergency medical parole program could be implemented.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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