Colorado SB159 Inmate Earned Time Formula for DOC Sentences
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Summary
Colorado Governor signed SB159 into law on April 9, 2026, modifying the earned time formula for sentences to the Department of Corrections. The bill concerns measures for managing corrections capacity. The legislation was sponsored by four Democratic legislators and referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
What changed
SB159 modifies the earned time credit formula applicable to sentences imposed on inmates in the Colorado Department of Corrections. The bill was signed by the Governor on April 9, 2026, during the 2026 Regular Session. As an enacted law, it creates binding obligations for the Department of Corrections to implement the revised earned time calculation.
For correctional administrators and criminal justice stakeholders, this legislation may affect sentence computation, parole eligibility timelines, and overall corrections population management. Inmates currently serving sentences may see modified release calculations depending on how earned time credits are applied. Legal professionals handling criminal appeals or sentence modifications should verify calculations align with the new formula.
What to do next
- Monitor for implementation guidance from Colorado Department of Corrections
- Review current earned time calculation procedures for compliance with SB159
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / SB159 Signed by Governor SB159 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-09
Inmate Earned Time Formula for Sentence to Department of Corrections
Concerning measures for managing the capacity of the department of corrections.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Committee Judiciary
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-159
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Sponsors
Julie Gonzales (Sen - D) Michael Weissman (Sen - D) Javier Mabrey (Rep - D) Matthew Martinez (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-09 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
Committee Referrals
2026-04-09 S Judiciary
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced
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