This bill amends R.S. 15:833.2(A) to modify the conditions under which an inmate may be temporarily released for medical or palliative care. Specifically, it changes the timeframe for expected death from sixty days to one hundred twenty days for inmates diagnosed with a terminal illness. Additionally, the bill allows for temporary release when an inmate is confined to an acute care hospital or nursing home due to a condition that completely prevents mobility, such as being in a prolonged coma or requiring mechanical ventilation.

The legislation maintains the existing provision that excludes inmates sentenced to death from eligibility for temporary release. By extending the timeframe for expected death, the bill aims to provide more flexibility in granting temporary releases for inmates facing terminal illnesses, thereby allowing them to receive necessary care in a timely manner.

Statutes affected:
HB399 Original: 15:2(A)
HB399 Engrossed: 15:2(A)
HB399 Enrolled: 15:2(A)
HB399 Act 945: 15:2(A)