Senate Bill 1064 Summary

• Establishes a tiered earned release credit system for prisoners: one day per six days served as baseline, five days per six days for drug offenders who complete treatment programs, and two days per six days for other eligible prisoners who participate in approved programs.

• Expands earned release eligibility by allowing prisoners convicted of drug offenses, those who complete educational programs or vocational training, and those participating in approved work programs to earn additional credits beyond the baseline rate.

• Requires the Department of Corrections to assess all prisoners within fifteen days of admission, develop individualized case plans, and expand program availability by December 1, 2024 to ensure all prisoners have meaningful and timely access to rehabilitative programming.

• Mandates annual audits by the Auditor General beginning December 1, 2022 to assess programming availability, participation, and effectiveness at each institution, and requires the Joint Legislative Budget Committee to report on cost savings and reinvestment of those savings.

• Requires independent contractor assessments of all earned release credit programs by December 1, 2025 to evaluate recidivism rates, program quality, costs, and effectiveness across institutions.