AZ HB2229

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

Prisoners qualify if diagnosed by a licensed physician with: an incurable and incapacitating condition, an incurable extraordinary medical circumstance, terminal illness with less than one year prognosis, or age 75+ with irreversible health deterioration.

Board may only grant release if: no substantial probability of law violation, release is medically appropriate and cost-effective, and release serves the prisoner's well-being and dignity.

Requires the Department of Corrections to prepare a medical confinement plan with supervision, assistance, and placement; board must impose conditions including placement determination, periodic medical evaluations, and reporting requirements.

Board must hold a hearing within 28 days of application; requires sealed medical records and physician testimony; grants release by majority vote (3+ members) or unanimous vote (2 members with chairman concurrence); allows reconsideration requests within 24 months if new medical information emerges.