Massachusetts S1535 aims to ensure access to medical parole for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners.

Massachusetts S1535 amends the state's medical parole process to ensure access for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners. The bill defines "terminal illness" as a condition likely to cause death within 18 months and "permanent incapacitation" as a physical or cognitive incapacitation that appears irreversible. The Department of Correction must consider reasonable accommodations to mitigate risk. The commissioner must issue a decision within 45 days, with an expedited process for those likely to die within six months.

Massachusetts S1535 aims to ensure access to medical parole for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners.

Massachusetts S1535 amends the state's medical parole process to ensure access for terminally ill or permanently incapacitated prisoners. The bill defines "terminal illness" as a condition likely to cause death within 18 months and "permanent incapacitation" as a physical or cognitive incapacitation that appears irreversible. The Department of Correction must consider reasonable accommodations to mitigate risk. The commissioner must issue a decision within 45 days, with an expedited process for those likely to die within six months.