AZ HB2082

Establishes medical confinement release eligibility for prisoners through the Board of Executive Clemency, excluding those sentenced to death or natural life.

Qualifies prisoners with incurable and incapacitating physical/mental/cognitive conditions, incurable extraordinary medical circumstances, terminal illness with one year or less prognosis, or age 75+ with irreversible health deterioration.

Requires Board approval based on no substantial probability of law violation, medical appropriateness, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with prisoner's well-being and dignity.

Mandates state Department of Corrections prepare medical confinement plan with appropriate supervision, care placement, periodic medical evaluations, and prisoner reporting requirements.

Establishes 28-day timeline from application submission through Board hearing, with physician evaluation required within 7 days and denial decisions subject to reconsideration within 24 months if new information emerges.