IL HB5771

Removes the limit that eligible offenders cannot have been convicted of more than two felonies, expanding eligibility for certificates of good conduct.

Expands the definition of "eligible offender" to include persons convicted of offenses in any jurisdiction outside Illinois, provided they do not have convictions requiring registration under sex offender, arsonist, or violent offender registration acts.

Reduces the minimum period of good conduct required for Class 1-4 felonies from 3 years to 2 years before a certificate of good conduct can be issued.

Allows courts to issue certificates of good conduct to out-of-state offenders if they demonstrate specific adverse impacts from Illinois law and meet the rehabilitation standards.