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

This bill creates the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority to oversee programs where private businesses employ incarcerated individuals. It sets guidelines for inmate wages and allows correctional agencies to subcontract with these businesses. This aims to provide meaningful work experience for inmates while supplying labor to private industries.

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