MO SB1168

Creates a "certificate of exemplary conduct and good moral character" that circuit courts can issue to convicted individuals (excluding sex offenders) who demonstrate good conduct, moral character, and actions consistent with public interest

Certificates remove barriers to employment, housing, and occupational licenses, and provide employers liability protection for hiring certificate holders except in cases of willful or wanton acts

Changes good time credit from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("shall") for offenders who serve sentences in orderly manner and participate in rehabilitation programs

Awards 60 days of sentence credit for completing qualifying programs including high school diploma/GED, college degree, vocational certificate, substance abuse treatment, or 1,000 hours of restorative justice

Allows retroactive good time credit for programs completed after December 31, 2009, with petition window from January 1, 2027 to December 31, 2027