IL HB3899

Director of Corrections cannot award good conduct credit for meritorious service unless inmate has served minimum 60 days in secure county or state corrections facility, or Director determines early release furthers correctional goals without increasing public safety risk and is consistent with best practices.

Establishes differential good conduct credit limits by offense: no credit for first-degree murder or terrorism; maximum 4.5 days per month for violent crimes including aggravated assault and sexual offenses; maximum 7.5 days per month for drug trafficking offenses.

Provides one day good conduct credit per day served for most offenses committed after June 19, 1998, with restrictions on certain violent and drug-related felonies.

Allows additional good conduct credits for inmates participating in substance abuse programs, correctional industry, educational programs (1.25x or 1.50x multiplier), GED completion (60 days), and sex offender treatment programs.

Requires Department to provide written determination for meritorious service awards and consider factors including inmate behavior, available reentry programs, age, vulnerability, and special needs when evaluating early release eligibility.