California AB2642 amends the Penal Code to require able-bodied prisoners to work and be compensated for their labor.

California AB2642 amends Section 2700 of the Penal Code to mandate that able-bodied prisoners in state prisons must work as many hours as prescribed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The compensation for their labor is to be included in the cost of services when a price is fixed by statute. Prisoners not on work programs but engaged in productive labor may also be compensated. Earnings forfeited due to escape are to be deposited in the Inmate Welfare Fund of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

California AB2642 amends the Penal Code to require able-bodied prisoners to work and be compensated for their labor.

California AB2642 amends Section 2700 of the Penal Code to mandate that able-bodied prisoners in state prisons must work as many hours as prescribed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The compensation for their labor is to be included in the cost of services when a price is fixed by statute. Prisoners not on work programs but engaged in productive labor may also be compensated. Earnings forfeited due to escape are to be deposited in the Inmate Welfare Fund of the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.