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 February 13, 2026

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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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