Illinois HB5287 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to expand earned sentence credit eligibility.
Illinois HB5287, known as the Credit for Change Act, revises the state's sentencing credit rules to expand eligibility and focus on rehabilitation. The bill allows incarcerated individuals to earn sentence credits for participating in various programs, including substance abuse, educational, and vocational activities. It also provides credits for obtaining degrees and high school diplomas while incarcerated. The Department of Corrections must recalculate release dates to reflect earned credits.
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