IL SB3233

Creates "Earned Discretionary Release" allowing incarcerated individuals to petition for parole hearings after serving the greater of: 20 years, 25% of sentence, or minimum term for most serious offense.

Eliminates the blanket prohibition on parole for people serving natural life sentences; those with life sentences become eligible for parole hearings after serving at least 20 years.

Requires risk assessment instruments for eligible individuals, with source code reviewed for racial, religious, ethnic, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic biases by specified state authorities.

Mandates each committed person currently eligible receive a risk assessment within one year of the law's effective date and guarantees access to legal representation, rehabilitative programming, and full master record files at least 60 days before parole hearings.

Requires correctional facilities to evaluate and improve family visitation policies, phone protocols, and other family relationship support mechanisms upon the law's effective date.