SB1766

Inmate labor; wages

Introduced·2/5/26
Introduced Text

Arizona SB1766 amends compensation rules for prisoners engaged in labor, setting wage deductions and distribution of earnings.

Arizona SB1766 modifies the compensation rules for prisoners engaged in labor within state or private prisons. It establishes a graduated wage schedule based on work quantity, quality, and skill, ensuring wages meet or exceed the state's minimum wage. Wages are subject to mandatory deductions for dependent care, legal fees, and other obligations before being credited to a prisoner's account. The remaining funds are deposited into a retention account, accessible only in emergencies. The bill also outlines the creation and use of a Transition Program Fund to cover related administrative costs.

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History

Feb 9

Senate

Senate read second time

Feb 5

Senate

Introduced in Senate and read first time

Feb 5

Senate

Assigned to Senate GOV Committee