Bill > HB3614

This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to change the rules and regulations for awarding and revoking sentence credit for prisoners. The key provisions include: - Limiting the amount of sentence credit that can be earned by prisoners serving sentences for certain violent or drug-related offenses, such as first-degree murder, terrorism, and aggravated vehicular hijacking. - Providing for the potential award of up to 180 days of additional sentence credit for good conduct and participation in certain programs, subject to eligibility criteria. - Allowing the Department of Corrections to award sentence credit to certain prisoners who completed qualifying programs prior to their current commitment. - Applying the changes made by this bill to prisoners sentenced before and after the effective date of the bill for their sentences of imprisonment on or after the effective date. Overall, the bill aims to modify the sentence credit system for prisoners in Illinois, with a focus on balancing public safety concerns and incentives for positive behavior and rehabilitation.