The bill amends the laws governing the Kansas Prisoner Review Board by expanding its membership from three to five members and establishing specific qualifications for each member, including a minimum of five years of relevant experience in law enforcement, victim services, or prosecution. It introduces a requirement for postponing parole hearings if proper notice is not provided to the victims of the crime, mandating that victims or their families receive written notice at least one month prior to the public comment session. If notification is not given, the board must delay the parole decision for at least 30 days after the notice is provided.

Additionally, the bill clarifies the factors the board must consider during parole hearings, such as the inmate's completion of required programs and their conduct in prison, while removing the consideration of state correctional institution capacity from these factors. It establishes that inmates must appear before the board for interviews unless impractical due to their condition and requires the board to provide written reasons for denying parole. The bill also introduces provisions for electronic monitoring of certain inmates and outlines conditions for parolees, aiming to enhance public safety and support the reintegration of inmates into society.

Statutes affected:
As introduced: 75-52, 22-3717