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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the sentence credit for various offenses in which the prisoner could receive no more than 7.5 days sentence credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment shall be changed to one day of sentence credit for each day of his or her sentence of imprisonment. Provides that each day of sentence credit shall reduce by one day the prisoner's period of imprisonment or recommitment. Provides that the Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice shall recalculate the release dates for sentences under this provision within 6 months after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to change how sentence credit is awarded for certain offenses, specifically those listed under clause (v) of subsection (a)(2). Previously, prisoners convicted of these offenses could receive no more than 7.5 days of sentence credit for each month of their sentence. This bill changes that to one day of sentence credit for each day of imprisonment, meaning each day served will reduce the prisoner's sentence by one day. The Department of Corrections and the Department of Juvenile Justice are required to recalculate release dates for affected sentences within six months of the bill's effective date. Sentence credit, also known as good time credit, is a reduction in a prisoner's sentence for good behavior or participation in programs, which can lead to an earlier release from incarceration.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee (on 01/14/2026)
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