HB291

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prisons And Prisoners.

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Delaware HB291 prohibits the Department from contracting with for-profit entities for inmate labor.

Delaware HB291 amends Title 11 of the Delaware Code to prohibit the Department from entering into, renewing, or extending any contract or arrangement with for-profit entities for the use of inmate labor. This prohibition does not apply to outside employment and work release programs as outlined in § 6533.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

19 Yea

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0 Nay

2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 5

11:00 AM

Corrections & Public Safety

Mar 24

10:00 AM

Corrections

History

Jun 24

Signed by Governor

Jun 16

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 19 YES 2 NOT VOTING

May 5

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Corrections & Public Safety) in Senate with 4 Favorable