An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole, further providing for investigation of circumstances of offense and for parole procedure.

This bill modifies Pennsylvania's parole laws to protect the confidentiality of internal decision-making records used by the Board of Probation and Parole. It mandates that these materials remain privileged and cannot be subpoenaed, used as evidence in court, or shared with the incarcerated individuals involved. At the same time, the bill requires the board to provide written explanations for both granting and denying parole, along with specific guidance on how to improve future eligibility. These changes aim to balance transparency for the public with the protection of sensitive review processes.