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SB 3333

CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDIT

104th Regular Session Introduced by Carol Ammons and 24 co-sponsors

The bill changes how sentence credits are calculated for incarcerated individuals, potentially altering credit amounts and who computes or applies them.

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Bill Summary · SB 3333

Summary of SB 3333 (104th Illinois General Assembly)

Title: CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDIT

Note: This summary captures the information available from the bill text and amendment/action history provided. If there are additional sections of the bill not included here, those would refine the following overview.

1) Purpose and Intent

  • The bill appears to alter how sentence credits are calculated for individuals in the custody or correctional system (as indicated by the title “CD CORR-SENTENCE CREDIT”).
  • The exact change to calculation methodology is not fully displayed in the provided text, but the amendment language suggests modifications to the phrasing around “other provider. Calculation of” which likely relates to how credit calculations are determined or attributed (e.g., time off for good behavior, program participation, or cooperation with supervision, and how these credits are calculated or applied across providers or entities).

2) Key Provisions and Changes (as indicated by available text)

  • Amendment language: A targeted amendment to page 11, replacing lines 9 through 13 with new text beginning with “other provider. Calculation of”. This implies:
    • The bill revises a provision concerning the calculation of sentence credits, potentially specifying who computes credits or under what conditions credits are earned.
    • The amendment may address interactions between correctional providers (e.g., Department of Corrections vs. other providers) in calculating or applying credits.
  • The main substantive provisions are not fully visible in the excerpt, but the central theme is the reform of sentence credit calculation for incarcerated individuals or those under correctional supervision.

3) Who and what would be affected

  • Primary target: Individuals subject to Illinois correctional sentence credits (inmates or those under correctional supervision) who receive time off their sentences through credits.
  • Administrative actors: Correctional authorities and agencies responsible for calculating, approving, and applying sentence credits; potentially “other providers” involved in the credit process as per the amendment.
  • Stakeholders likely affected include incarcerated individuals, correctional staff, and fiscal or program administrators who administer credit policies.

4) Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Sponsorship and leadership:
    • Primary Sponsor: Sen. Laura Ellman.
    • Co-sponsors include multiple state senators (names listed in the sponsor section).
  • Status and actions:
    • Filed: February 4, 2026.
    • Referred to Assignments, then Criminal Law, indicating progression through the standard committee process.
    • Advancements through readings and amendments:
    • Passed the Senate (Third Reading) with a vote of 35-18-0 on April 15, 2026 (per action history).
    • Senate Floor Amendment Nos. 1 and 2 were introduced and strategized, with Amendment No. 2 recommended Do Adopt in Criminal Law (as per Committee action history).
    • Arrived in the House on April 15, 2026; Chief House Sponsor listed as Rep. Norma Hernandez.
  • Timeline notes:
    • The amendment process occurred in April 2026, with substantial floor debate and passage in the Senate before moving to the House.
    • The House status (as of the provided record) shows initial readings and committee assignment, but no final House action date is shown in the excerpt.

5) Practical Implications

  • If enacted, the bill could change:
    • How sentence credits are calculated, which might affect the length of time served for individuals earning credits.
    • The roles of different providers or agencies in credit calculation, potentially affecting consistency, oversight, and administrative burden.
    • The overall incentives and administrative processes for program participation or behavior-based credits.

6) Note on Completeness

  • The excerpt provides limited text of the bill’s substantive provisions; the exact statutory changes, definitions, eligibility criteria, timeframes, and implementation details are not included here. For a precise understanding, the full bill text (including the current law being amended and the exact revised language) should be reviewed, along with fiscal notes and analysis from the sponsor’s office.

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