2017 House Bill 4101

Authorize paroling “medically frail” prisoners

Introduced in the House

Jan. 26, 2017

Introduced

To allow medically frail prisoners whose condition makes them “a minimal threat to society” to be paroled to a hospital, hospice, nursing home or other suitable accommodation for the balance of their term.

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations

Feb. 28, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 7, 2018

Amendment offered by Rep. Dave Pagel (R-78)

To establish rules, exceptions and payment requirements for the independent exams the bill would require to determine whether a medically frail prisoner is eligible for parole.

The amendment passed by voice vote

Passed in the House 94 to 14 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 8, 2018

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 17, 2018

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.