This bill amends Chapter 1, Title 20 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 20-101E, which establishes provisions for awarding 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, who are sentenced and confined in a state correctional facility for terms other than life or death, to earn credits based on prosocial behavior and rehabilitation achievements. Specific credits are outlined for various activities, such as remaining free from disciplinary action, participating in treatment programs, maintaining employment, and completing educational programs. The total credits that can be earned for rehabilitation achievements are capped at 20 days per month, with additional credits available for educational accomplishments.

The bill also specifies that individuals convicted of certain serious crimes, such as crimes against children and murder, are ineligible to earn these credits. It includes provisions for the forfeiture of credits due to misconduct and outlines the process for restoring credits. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that the awarded credits do not reduce the minimum period of confinement required by existing law and establishes that the director of the department will maintain a list of approved programs for credit eligibility. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and declares an emergency to expedite its implementation.