Washington HB1233 prohibits forced labor for incarcerated individuals and establishes voluntary work programs.

HB1233 amends Washington law to ensure incarcerated individuals are not required to participate in work programs, making such programs voluntary. The bill prohibits punitive actions against incarcerated individuals who choose not to participate in work or education programs. It mandates that incarcerated individuals be paid for their work in certain programs, with wages comparable to similar work in the community. The bill also outlines various classes of work programs, detailing their objectives, management, and permissible sales of goods and services produced.

Washington HB1233 prohibits forced labor for incarcerated individuals and establishes voluntary work programs.

HB1233 amends Washington law to ensure incarcerated individuals are not required to participate in work programs, making such programs voluntary. The bill prohibits punitive actions against incarcerated individuals who choose not to participate in work or education programs. It mandates that incarcerated individuals be paid for their work in certain programs, with wages comparable to similar work in the community. The bill also outlines various classes of work programs, detailing their objectives, management, and permissible sales of goods and services produced.