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HB 2831

Modifies provisions relating to good time credit

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Donna Barnes and 9 co-sponsors

HB 2831 modifies Missouri's good time credit system that reduces inmate sentences for good behavior, potentially affecting release dates and incarceration costs.

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Bill Summary · HB 2831

Legislative bill overview

HB 2831 modifies how good time credit is calculated and applied in Missouri's correctional system. Good time credit is a reduction in sentence length that incarcerated individuals can earn through good behavior and program participation. The bill's specific provisions would alter the existing framework governing these credits.

Why is this important

Good time credits directly affect incarceration length and release dates for thousands of Missouri inmates, impacting both criminal justice policy and corrections budgets. Changes to good time provisions influence incentives for institutional behavior, rehabilitation participation, and prison safety, while also affecting reentry timing and public safety outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Sentencing equity concerns: Modifications could disproportionately affect different populations if credit calculations change based on offense type or prior record
  • Public safety debate: Reducing or expanding good time credits triggers disagreement between those prioritizing rehabilitation/incentives versus those emphasizing time served
  • Fiscal impact: Altering sentence length through good time policy has budget implications for corrections operations and post-release supervision resources

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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