An Act to implement recommendations of the commission on structural racism in the parole process

SD 2071 reforms the state's parole process to address structural racism, directly affecting incarcerated individuals, parole board members, and correctional facilities. The bill mandates that parole board members include at least one person with lived experience of incarceration who successfully completed parole, requires 3 members with mental health/substance use expertise, and prohibits parole conditions not tied to individual rehabilitation or public safety evidence. It also requires the parole board to collect and publish detailed data on parole outcomes by race, ethnicity, and gender, including violation types, revocation reasons, and processing times. Additionally, the bill mandates written records of parole decisions with clear instructions for denied applicants and public hearings 90 days before parole eligibility dates. These changes aim to increase transparency, accountability, and equity in parole decisions.