SB26-159 Inmate Earned Time Formula for DOC Sentences
Summary
Colorado legislators introduced SB26-159 on April 9, 2026, proposing changes to the formula for calculating inmate earned time credits against Department of Corrections sentences. The bill addresses measures for managing correctional facility capacity. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider the bill on April 13, 2026.
What changed
SB26-159 proposes amendments to how earned time credits are calculated for inmates sentenced to the Colorado Department of Corrections. The bill concerns measures for managing correctional facility capacity through revised incentive structures.
If enacted, the bill would affect how state correctional authorities calculate and apply earned time reductions to inmate sentences, potentially impacting release dates and institutional population management. Inmates, correctional administrators, and criminal justice practitioners should monitor the bill's progress through the legislature.
What to do next
- Review SB26-159 earned time formula provisions
- Monitor Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 13, 2026
- Assess impact on DOC sentencing calculations and release timelines
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SB26-159
Inmate Earned Time Formula for Sentence to Department of Corrections
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2026 Regular Session |
| Subjects | Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement |
Concerning measures for managing the capacity of the department of corrections.
Recent Bill (PDF)
Prime Sponsors
Mike Weissman
Senator
Julie Gonzales
Representative
Javier Mabrey
Representative
Matthew Martinez
Committees
Senate
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Status
Under Consideration
Introduced
Under Consideration
Upcoming Schedule
1 meeting
Apr 13
Senate Judiciary
1:30 PM Old Supreme Court
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | Introduced |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 04/09/2026 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary |
Prime Sponsor
Sen. J. Gonzales | Sen. M. Weissman
Rep. J. Mabrey | Rep. M. Martinez
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