SB26-159 · Enacted
Colorado SB26-159: what it does and when it starts
Colorado SB26-159 increases monthly earned time by two days and adds up to 150 days of credit for behavioral-health program milestones. Violent offenses are excluded.
What changes
- Monthly earned time rises from 12 to 14 days (or 10 to 12, depending on the category).
- Up to 150 days for completing behavioral-health program milestones.
- Violent offenses are excluded.
- Signed May 19, 2026.
How credits are figured (general)
- Find the current projected release or parole eligibility date from CDOC.
- Count the months remaining.
- Add about 2 extra days per month remaining (slightly less, because extra credit also shortens the remaining time).
- Add any behavioral-health milestone credit (up to 150 days).
Timeline
- SB26-159 signed into law.
FAQ
How much extra earned time does SB26-159 give?
Two more days a month (12 to 14, or 10 to 12), plus up to 150 days for behavioral-health milestones.
Who is excluded?
People serving sentences for violent offenses.
Can I look up someone in Colorado?
Colorado does not publish a usable bulk data file, so use the manual calculator with the dates from CDOC paperwork.
What to do now
- Ask the facility case manager for the official time computation.
- Keep court paperwork and program certificates.
Scam warning: Beware of anyone charging fees to "apply" credits or guaranteeing release.
Rule version
| Law | SB26-159 |
|---|---|
| Citation | C.R.S. 17-22.5-405 as amended |
| Effective | Signed May 19, 2026 |
| Version | 2026.1 |
| Last verified | 2026-10-15 |
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