SB 240·AL·senate
Parole, remote inmate participation at parole hearings, authorized, conditions established
Sent to ExecutiveFiled Feb 3, 2026
Sponsor: Will Barfoot (R)
Latest Action
Third Reading in Second House
Apr 7, 2026
Summary
The bill requires the Department of Corrections to set up telephone, video‑conference, or similar communication systems so incarcerated individuals can participate in their parole hearings from inside prison. It gives the parole board flexibility to choose any authorized communication method. The measure takes effect on March 1, 2027.
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