Illinois HB5399 mandates that prisoners performing work assignments must receive wages not less than the state's minimum wage.
Illinois HB5399 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that prisoners performing work assignments receive compensation at least equal to the state's minimum wage. The Department of Corrections must consider the effort, skill, and economic value of the work when determining wages. If a prisoner files a frivolous lawsuit, 50% of their wages will be used to offset the lawsuit's filing fees and costs until they are fully paid. All other wages will be deposited into the prisoner's account.
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