Prisons and jails: employment of inmates.

Summary

The bill stops the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) from forcing able‑bodied inmates to work and requires a voluntary work program with rules and wage guidelines. It also requires counties and cities to set pay for jail labor through local ordinances, creating a state‑mandated local program that the state will reimburse if costs are deemed mandated. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

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Vote

From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR. · Mar 26, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Apr 23, 2025
• Public Safety Committee Hearing
  Public Safety · Mar 25, 2025

History

1. Feb 2, 2026From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.
2. Jan 31, 2026Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.
3. May 23, 2025In committee: Held under submission.
4. Apr 23, 2025In committee: Set, first hearing. Referred to suspense file.
5. Mar 26, 2025From committee: Do pass and re-refer to Com. on APPR. (Ayes 6. Noes 1.) (March 25). Re-referred to Com. on APPR.
6. Mar 11, 2025Re-referred to Com. on PUB. S.
7. Mar 10, 2025From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on PUB. S. Read second time and amended.
8. Feb 24, 2025Referred to Com. on PUB. S.
9. Feb 11, 2025From printer. May be heard in committee March 13.
10. Feb 10, 2025Read first time. To print.

Sponsors

• Wilson · sponsor

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