Bill > HB4670

This bill creates a new section in Michigan's prison laws that establishes a productivity time credit system for eligible prisoners. The key provisions are: - Prisoners sentenced on or after the effective date of the bill are eligible to earn productivity credits, which will be deducted from their minimum and maximum sentences to determine parole eligibility and discharge dates. - Prisoners can earn credits for maintaining enrollment in recommended programs (20 days per month) and completing certain programs (up to 120 days upon completion). - Credits can be forfeited if the prisoner is found guilty of a major misconduct. Credits are also limited based on a prisoner's risk assessment score and security classification. - The total credits a prisoner can earn are capped at 20% of their minimum sentence or 2 years, whichever is shorter. - The Department of Corrections has discretion to approve additional programs for earning credits and set the credit amounts. - The productivity credit system does not apply to certain offenses, such as life without parole sentences and certain sex crimes.