HI HB2255

Establishes a medical release program allowing the Hawaii paroling authority to release inmates who are permanently and totally disabled, terminally ill, or geriatric and do not pose a public safety risk.

Defines eligibility criteria: inmates must not be serving life without parole or mandatory minimum sentences, must meet medical qualifications, and must be incapacitated to the extent they pose no risk to public safety.

Requires the Department of Public Safety to assess and refer eligible inmates to the paroling authority within 45 days of receiving a request, with the paroling authority making a determination within 30 days.

Sex offenders seeking medical release must complete required sex offender treatment programs unless medical condition prevents participation or terminal illness does not permit completion while incarcerated.

Medical release conditions include compliance with the approved medical release plan, cooperation with medical providers, submission to paroling authority supervision, and periodic assessments from treating physicians, with revocation possible for non-compliance.