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.

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An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, 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.

Source: OpenStates · fetched July 1, 2026

Who it affects

Formerly incarcerated or family of

Provides opportunities for employment and compensation for incarcerated individuals through private industry partnerships within correctional facilities.

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Provides opportunities for employment and compensation for incarcerated individuals through private industry partnerships within correctional facilities.
“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”· Title 61 (Prisons and Parole)

What the Bill Does

Establishes the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority.
Provides for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry.
Establishes guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation.

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Sponsorship · 12 Sponsors

Democrat12Republican0Independent0Other0

D · PrimeTimothy Briggs
D · CoChristopher Pielli
D · CoBen Sanchez
D · CoEmily Kinkead
D · CoMelissa Shusterman
D · CoDan Frankel
D · CoJeanne McNeill
D · CoCarol Hill-Evans
D · CoJohanny Cepeda-Freytiz
D · CoKeith Harris
D · CoTarik Khan
D · CoDavid Madsen

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