The bill amends various articles of the Code of Criminal Procedure to increase the credit amount that defendants can earn toward the payment of fines and costs. Specifically, it raises the daily credit for work performed in jail or community service from $100 to $150. This change applies to defendants who are either confined or performing labor to discharge fines or costs, as well as those awaiting trial or serving sentences for other offenses after committing a misdemeanor. The bill ensures that defendants can earn credits for both confinement and labor on the same day.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the new credit rates will apply to defendants regardless of when the offense occurred, as long as the discharge of fines or costs takes place on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to provide a more equitable system for defendants who are unable to pay fines, allowing them to work off their debts at a higher rate.