This bill amends Chapter 1, Title 20 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 20-101E, which establishes provisions for rehabilitation achievements and credits that can lead to a reduction of sentences for individuals convicted of offenses against the state. The bill allows eligible individuals, specifically those sentenced to a term other than life or death after July 1, 1986, to earn credits based on prosocial behavior and rehabilitation achievements. These credits can be awarded for various activities, including remaining free from disciplinary action, participating in treatment programs, maintaining employment, and completing educational programs. The bill specifies the maximum credits that can be earned for each type of achievement, with a total cap on credits for rehabilitation achievements.

Additionally, the bill outlines the eligibility criteria for earning credits, the process for program approval, and the conditions under which credits may be forfeited due to misconduct. It clarifies that while credits can reduce the indeterminate portion of a sentence, they do not affect the minimum period of confinement required by law. The bill also includes provisions for the restoration of credits under certain circumstances and establishes that no individual has a right to credits toward a sentence reduction. An emergency clause is included, making the act effective on July 1, 2025.