Arizona HB4015 amends compensation and contract provisions for prisoners, including telecommuting options.

Arizona HB4015 amends sections 31-254 and 41-1624.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to revise compensation and contract provisions for prisoners. It mandates that prisoners engaged in productive work receive compensation, with deductions for court costs, dependent care, and other obligations. The bill also allows prisoners to telecommute to provide services or labor. Compensation must be at least $2 per hour if a contract is in place with a private entity. Earnings are deposited into various accounts, and any remaining funds are credited to the prisoner's retention account.

Arizona HB4015 amends compensation and contract provisions for prisoners, including telecommuting options.

Arizona HB4015 amends sections 31-254 and 41-1624.01 of the Arizona Revised Statutes to revise compensation and contract provisions for prisoners. It mandates that prisoners engaged in productive work receive compensation, with deductions for court costs, dependent care, and other obligations. The bill also allows prisoners to telecommute to provide services or labor. Compensation must be at least $2 per hour if a contract is in place with a private entity. Earnings are deposited into various accounts, and any remaining funds are credited to the prisoner's retention account.