This bill pertains to the process of parole hearings in Alabama, allowing inmates the option to attend their parole hearings virtually. The bill specifies that inmates can participate in these hearings through video conference or other similar communication equipment, enabling them to see and hear the members of the Parole Board. However, it also stipulates that inmates are not permitted to see, hear, or interact with victims, victims' families, or crime victim advocates who are addressing the board or attending the hearing. Additionally, if there is any failure or interruption in the electronic communications during a hearing, the hearing will be suspended until the communication is restored. Inmates also have the right to waive the option of virtual attendance.

The bill is set to become effective on October 1, 2024. It was first read and referred to the Senate committee on Judiciary on April 9, 2024, read a second time and placed on the calendar on April 18, 2024, and finally read a third time and passed with amendments on April 25, 2024, with a unanimous vote of 31 yeas, 0 nays, and no abstentions. The bill does not include any text marked for insertion or deletion from current law, indicating that it introduces new provisions rather than modifying existing ones.