Minnesota correctional industries program modified to ensure fair wages and prevent worker displacement.

The bill modifies the Minnesota correctional industries program by adding new provisions to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.27. It mandates that the commissioner of employment and economic development verify that contracts with MINNCOR do not displace private sector workers. MINNCOR must participate in the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance's Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program, calculate PIECP wages based on regional wage surveys, and separately track wages for inmates. It prohibits MINNCOR from subsidizing private businesses or using blended wage rates.

Minnesota correctional industries program modified to ensure fair wages and prevent worker displacement.

The bill modifies the Minnesota correctional industries program by adding new provisions to Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 241.27. It mandates that the commissioner of employment and economic development verify that contracts with MINNCOR do not displace private sector workers. MINNCOR must participate in the United States Bureau of Justice Assistance's Prison Industry Enhancement Certification Program, calculate PIECP wages based on regional wage surveys, and separately track wages for inmates. It prohibits MINNCOR from subsidizing private businesses or using blended wage rates.