CA SB6

Adds eligibility restrictions for medical parole and compassionate release by excluding prisoners convicted of first-degree murder of a peace officer killed in the performance of duties or killed in retaliation for official duties

Establishes procedures for medical parole referrals by primary care physicians and head physicians at correctional institutions, with 30-day review periods

Allows prisoners and family members to independently request medical parole consideration and requires written explanations when requests are denied

Requires two-person parole panels for medical parole hearings, with authority to impose conditions including electronic monitoring and re-examination by board-selected physicians

Mandates notice to counties of commitment and release at least 30 days prior to medical parole hearings and releases