HI HB2168

Establishes a medical release program allowing the Hawaii paroling authority to release inmates who are terminally ill, permanently and totally disabled, or geriatric (age 65+) if they no longer pose a risk to public safety.

Requires the Department of Corrections to assess eligible inmates' medical and psychosocial conditions, prepare written diagnoses through a licensed physician, and conduct risk assessments for violence and recidivism within 45 days of a request.

Defines "medical release plan" as a comprehensive written plan including proposed treatment course, treatment location, qualified medical providers, and financial coverage through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, or other adequate resources for the duration of release.

Sets timeframes for the paroling authority to determine medical release eligibility: 15 days for terminally ill inmates and 20 days for permanently disabled or geriatric inmates, with opportunity for crime victims or families to be heard.

Permits revocation of medical release if the inmate violates release conditions or if medical reassessment shows the inmate's health has improved to no longer warrant medical release, with credit given for time served in compliance.