House Sponsors: BIGGERT. Short description: CD CORR-TRUTH-IN-SENTENCING Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person serving a sentence for an offense committed on or after the effective date of this amendatory Act, other than first degree murder or an offense in which the defendant was sentenced to death or natural life imprisonment, shall receive no more than 4.5 days of good conduct credit for each month of his or her sentence of imprisonment (now these defendants may receive one day of good conduct credit for each day of their sentences of imprisonment, plus additional days for meritorious service and for participation full-time in substance abuse programs, correctional industry assignments, or educational programs). Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status