Modifies provisions relating to offenders in the custody of the department of corrections

HB 2718 modifies how the Department of Corrections manages and shares offender records, primarily focusing on medical information. The bill designates specific medical histories and internal security reports as closed records that cannot be publicly accessed, while allowing offenders to request copies of their own medical files from the department or their former healthcare providers at no cost. It also establishes a process for inmates to designate a personal representative to receive these records and outlines rules for sharing data with treatment agencies, law enforcement, and researchers under strict confidentiality agreements. Additionally, the legislation creates a pathway for incarcerated individuals to complete medical training programs that could lead to licensure or certification upon release.