Increases the minimum wage for inmates working in Rhode Island's adult correctional institutions from $3.00 to $5.00 per day.

Rhode Island S2622 amends the General Laws to raise the minimum wage for inmates laboring in the adult correctional institutions from $3.00 to $5.00 per day. This change applies to all inmates, whether convicted, awaiting trial, or on mesne process. The bill mandates that at least 25% of the earnings, up to a certain maximum, be credited to each prisoner's account and disbursed upon release. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Increases the minimum wage for inmates working in Rhode Island's adult correctional institutions from $3.00 to $5.00 per day.

Rhode Island S2622 amends the General Laws to raise the minimum wage for inmates laboring in the adult correctional institutions from $3.00 to $5.00 per day. This change applies to all inmates, whether convicted, awaiting trial, or on mesne process. The bill mandates that at least 25% of the earnings, up to a certain maximum, be credited to each prisoner's account and disbursed upon release. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.