Massachusetts 194th General Court Status: Introduced 1 D cosponsors

H2693 — An Act relative to elder and medical parole

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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In plain language

This bill addresses elder and medical parole for inmates.

The bill proposes changes to the regulations surrounding parole for elderly and medically incapacitated inmates. It aims to provide a process for these individuals to seek parole under specific circumstances.

Summary

An Act relative to elder and medical parole

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How this bill changes current law

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The bill establishes elder parole eligibility for individuals aged 55 and older and modifies the criteria and processes for medical parole.

  • Chapter 127

    Section 133F: Parole eligibility for people aged 55 and older who have served at least half or 15 years of their sentence...

    Introduces a new section that allows parole eligibility for older incarcerated individuals.

  • Section 119A of Chapter 127

    The definitions of “Permanent incapacitation” and “Terminal illness” in subsection (a) → ''Permanent incapacitation'', a medical determination of a physical or cognitive incapacitation that appears irreversible, as determined by a licensed physician. ''Terminal illness'', a medical determination of a condition that appears incurable, as determined by a licensed physician, that is reasonably likely to cause the death of the prisoner in not more than 18 months.

    Revises definitions for clearer medical criteria related to incapacitation and terminal illness.

  • Section 119A

    clauses (i) through (iii) of paragraph (1) of subsection (c) → (i) a proposed medical parole plan; (ii) a written diagnosis by a physician licensed to practice medicine under section 2 of chapter 112; and (iii) an assessment of the current risk for violence that the prisoner poses to society.

    Changes the requirements for petitions for medical parole to include specific documentation.

  • Section 119A

    (c)(2) The department shall, and all other parties may, submit written petitions on behalf of permanently cognitively incapacitated prisoners.

    Allows petitions for medical parole to be submitted on behalf of cognitively incapacitated prisoners.

  • Section 119A

    (c)(3) The department shall ensure that all prisoners aged 55 and older shall be assessed for cognitive decline at least annually by a qualified medical provider administering a standardized cognitive assessment tool in their preferred language.

    Mandates annual cognitive assessments for prisoners aged 55 and older.

  • Section 119A

    (c)(4) Upon the commissioner’s receipt of the recommendation pursuant to paragraph (c)(1), the commissioner shall notify, in writing,...

    Establishes notification requirements regarding medical parole considerations.

  • Section 119A

    subsection (d) → (d)(1) A sheriff shall consider a prisoner for medical parole upon a written petition filed with the sheriff and the commissioner...

    Adds procedural requirements for sheriffs to consider medical parole applications.

  • Section 119A

    (d)(2) The sheriff shall, and all other parties may, submit written petitions on behalf of permanently cognitively incapacitated prisoners.

    Ensures that petitions can be submitted for permanently incapacitated prisoners.

  • Section 119A

    (d)(3) The sheriff shall ensure that all prisoners aged 55 and older shall be assessed for cognitive decline at least annually by a qualified medical provider...

    Mandates annual cognitive assessments by the sheriff for older prisoners.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 203 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does H2693 do?
An Act relative to elder and medical parole
Who sponsors H2693?
H2693 is sponsored by Lindsay N. Sabadosa (Democrat).
What is the current status of H2693?
This bill died with 194th General Court. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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