The Pokuaa-Flowers Act mandates parole officers to approve hospital visits for certain releasees and shields hospitals from liability for damages.
The Pokuaa-Flowers Act amends the Government Code to require parole panels to prohibit releasees under specific conditions from visiting a general hospital for non-medical purposes unless approved by their parole officer. The releasee must detail the visit's date, time, and reason. Parole officers must notify hospital law enforcement of approved visits. The Act also exempts hospitals from liability for damages caused by releasees during approved visits. This Act applies to releasees on parole or mandatory supervision after its effective date of September 1, 2025.
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