Bill
S 5804
Overview: S 5804, Relates to medical parole, REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION, Introduced: March 03, 2025Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand the eligibility
Overview: S 5804, Relates to medical parole, REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION, Introduced: March 03, 2025
Purpose and Intent: This bill aims to expand the eligibility criteria for medical parole in New York. The primary goal is to provide a compassionate release option for incarcerated individuals who are terminally ill or have severe, debilitating medical conditions.
Key Provisions:
- Broadens the definition of "terminal condition" to include a wider range of life-threatening illnesses
- Allows for consideration of medical parole for individuals with severe, chronic, and irreversible conditions that significantly impair their ability to function
- Requires the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision to establish a medical parole review process and guidelines
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals with terminal or severe medical conditions would be eligible for potential release on medical parole
- The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision would be responsible for implementing the new medical parole review process
- Families and caregivers of eligible incarcerated individuals may be impacted by the potential release of their loved ones
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 and Community Supervision would need to develop the necessary policies and procedures to facilitate the expanded medical parole program.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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