Parole, remote inmate participation at parole hearings, authorized, conditions established

SB 240 requires the state's Department of Corrections to provide telephone or video conference systems enabling inmates to participate remotely in their parole hearings. This bill directly affects incarcerated individuals seeking parole by allowing them to attend hearings via approved communication methods without needing to be physically present. The law mandates that the communication system must permit real-time interaction between inmates and parole board members during hearings. The bill becomes effective on March 1, 2027, after implementation by the Department of Corrections and parole board.