Permitting the secretary of corrections to enter into certain contracts for the production of manufactured or modular homes for a pilot program at the Hutchinson correctional facility under the prison-made goods act.
Reengrossed on Monday, March 30, 2026
Summary
The bill lets the secretary of corrections sign contracts with private entities to produce manufactured or modular homes inside the Hutchinson correctional facility as a pilot program. Contractors must cover all project costs, pay regional average rent and wages, and provide a nationally recognized construction certification for inmate participants. The program runs until Dec. 31, 2029 and the secretary must report annually to legislative committees.
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