An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.

Summary

The bill establishes the Pennsylvania Prison Industry Enhancement Authority, which can approve contracts that let private businesses use inmate labor. It sets limits on work hours, wages, and deductions, and requires safeguards so the program does not replace local jobs or create unfair labor advantages. The measure aims to give inmates work experience while protecting community employment and inmate rights.

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