NY A07190

Changes medical parole eligibility standard from "any danger to society" to "a danger to society" in terminal condition cases (Section 259-r of Executive Law).

Modifies commissioner certification requirements to focus on whether incarcerated individuals are "severely restricted in ability to self-ambulate or perform significant normal activities of daily living" rather than assessing danger to society.

Requires the Board of Parole to independently determine within 30 days whether release conditions create reasonable probability the individual is incapable of presenting danger to society.

Establishes six-month medical parole periods and allows medical parole to be renewed or revoked based on updated medical examinations and hearings.

Applies similar changes to non-terminal medical parole provisions (Section 259-s) and permits family or other community placements as alternative care settings.