West Virginia Senate Bill 601: Authorizing medical parole for certain inmates

West Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

The purpose of this bill is to establish a medical parole program for eligible inmates in the custody of the Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The bill provides for medical parole petitions to be submitted by inmates and provides for a review process by superintendents of correctional institutions and the commissioner of corrections and rehabilitation. The bill provides for notice of possible medical parole to interested parties, for hearings on parole petitions, and for development of terms and conditions of release. The bill sets a process for reconsideration and review of denials of medical parole, sets reporting requirements, and includes rulemaking authority.

Latest action

To Health and Human Resources (2026-01-27)

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