HB6917 Summary

• Amends the Unified Code of Corrections to authorize the Department of Corrections to prescribe rules and regulations for revoking good conduct credit awarded for meritorious service.

• Adds language to Section 3-6-3 explicitly including the ability to revoke meritorious service good conduct credits, in addition to existing authority to revoke, suspend, or reduce standard good conduct credits for rule violations.

• Maintains existing restrictions on meritorious service credits, including the 180-day maximum award and prohibition on awards for certain serious offenses (first degree murder, aggravated kidnapping, sexual assault offenses, etc.).

• Requires the Director to make written determinations before awarding meritorious service credits, including verification of eligibility and 60-day minimum service requirement.

• Takes effect immediately upon becoming law.