MI SB0599

Authorizes the parole board to grant medical parole for prisoners determined to be "medically frail," with exceptions for those convicted of crimes punishable by life without parole or first-degree criminal sexual conduct.

Defines "medically frail" as individuals who are minimal threats to society due to their medical condition and have either: permanent physical disability preventing walking/standing without assistance, terminal medical condition with under 18 months life expectancy, or permanent disabling mental disorder requiring nursing home level care.

Requires the parole board to notify prosecutors and victims before granting medical parole, allowing prosecutors or victims to file objections in circuit court within 30 days; courts determine final eligibility.

Establishes that medically frail parolees placed outside medical facilities must be subject to electronic monitoring; parolees placed in medical facilities retain full patient rights and the facility is not responsible for parole enforcement.

Effective date: 91 days after final adjournment of the 2024 Regular Session; approved by Governor July 23, 2024.