2021 House Bill 4671

Revise prison ‘time off for good behavior’

Introduced in the House

April 21, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Tyrone Carter (D-6)

To authorize a “productivity time” credit system in state prisons. A prisoner could get up to 90 days off their sentence for participating in a prison program “if research and evidence indicate the program improves rehabilitation, behavioral, or post-release prisoner outcomes”.

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Competitveness

Nov. 9, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.