The bill H. 3130 proposes to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Article 4 to Chapter 13, Title 24, which allows the Director of the Department of Corrections to conditionally release inmates who are serving sentences for offenses related to the unlawful possession, manufacture, sale, or distribution of controlled substances. To be eligible for conditional release, inmates must meet specific criteria, including having served at least 36 months or half of their sentence, completing a chemical dependency treatment program while incarcerated, and not having a history of violent crime within the past ten years. The bill outlines the requirements for the treatment program, including structured schedules, educational programs, and assessments for chemical use.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that inmates must sign a written contract agreeing to comply with the program's requirements and may be subject to random drug testing and monitoring. If an inmate fails to complete the treatment program successfully, the time spent in the program will be added to their sentence, although it cannot exceed the original sentence length. The Director has the authority to deny release if the inmate poses a danger to the public and must ensure a release plan is in place that addresses aftercare, employment, and housing. The bill also includes provisions for notifying the prosecuting authority and sentencing court regarding the inmate's potential release.