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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