AZ HB2524

Allows the board of executive clemency to release prisoners on medical confinement if they have been diagnosed by a licensed physician with an incapacitating condition, extraordinary medical circumstance, terminal illness, or are age 65+ with deteriorating health, except for prisoners sentenced to death or natural life.

Requires the director of the state department of corrections to review medical diagnoses and the board to confirm that release poses no substantial probability of law violation, is medically appropriate, cost-effective, and serves the prisoner's well-being and dignity.

Establishes a timeline requiring the department to notify the board within two days of receiving an application, physician evaluation within seven days, and a board hearing within 28 days (or 7 days for terminally ill prisoners).

Allows the board to grant medical confinement by majority vote if three or more members consider the action, or by unanimous vote if two members consider it with the chairman's concurrence.

Requires the state department of corrections and board to publish monthly public reports on application numbers, hearing outcomes, recidivism rates, and adherence to required timelines, with all prisoner names redacted.