HB2154

Establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.

Introduced·1/22/26

Establishes the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority to oversee private sector employment of incarcerated individuals in Pennsylvania.

The bill establishes the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority to manage the employment of incarcerated individuals by private businesses within correctional facilities. It outlines the authority's composition, powers, and duties, including authorizing contracts, setting compensation guidelines, and ensuring compliance with labor standards. Incarcerated individuals may voluntarily participate in the program, with deductions from their wages for taxes, victim compensation, restitution, and other specified purposes.

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Where it stands

Current
Appropriations Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

100 Yea

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102 Nay

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Calendar

Jan 28

10:30 AM

Judiciary (h) Hearing

History

Jul 1

House

Second consideration, with amendments

Jul 1

House

Re-committed to Appropriations

Jun 25

House

Removed from table