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SC H5365

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/11/2026

Primary Sponsor

Marvin Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes the Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision Program allowing early release for inmates who are elderly, terminally ill, have intellectual or physical disabilities, require long-term care, are in a persistent vegetative state, or have organic brain syndrome with significant mobility impairment

  • Excludes inmates serving death sentences, life sentences, or non-U.S. citizens from program eligibility

  • Requires the Department of Corrections and Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services to jointly develop program policies, with released inmates supervised by Probation, Parole and Pardon Services agents

  • Mandates released inmates remain under physician care with quarterly evaluations of medical and placement status, and may require electronic monitoring, super-intensive supervision, or residence in a halfway house

  • Allows the Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services to contract with public or private vendors to provide services for released inmates, including in medical care facilities

Legislative Description

Medically Recommended Intensive Supervision Pregram

Last Action

Referred to Committee on Judiciary

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/11/2026

Full Bill Text

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