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SB26-159

Inmate Earned Time Formula for Sentence to Department of Corrections

Type Bill
Session 2026 Regular Session
Subjects
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Concerning measures for managing the capacity of the department of corrections.

Bill Summary:

     The bill adjusts certain earned time formulas for an inmate serving a sentence to the department of corrections (DOC). The DOC is directed to enact policy changes to incentivize inmates to pursue activities that award earned time.

     The bill creates a working group to make recommendations for a capacity management plan for the DOC with input from impacted groups.


(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

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Status

Under Consideration

Introduced

Under Consideration

Related Documents & Information

Date Version Documents
04/09/2026 Introduced PDF
Date Version Documents
04/10/2026 Initial Fiscal Note PDF
Date Location Action
04/09/2026 Senate Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary

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