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DE HB291

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

4/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Eric Morrison

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Origin

House of Representatives

153rd General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Delaware Department of Correction from entering into, renewing, or extending any contracts with for-profit entities for the use of inmate labor
  • Adds a new subsection (k) to Title 11, § 6532 (Work by inmates) of the Delaware Code
  • Exempts outside employment and work release programs under § 6533 from this prohibition, allowing those programs to continue operating with for-profit entities
  • Sponsored by Rep. Morrison and Sen. Hoffner with bipartisan co-sponsors in the 153rd General Assembly

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Prisons And Prisoners.

Last Action

Assigned to Corrections & Public Safety Committee in Senate

4/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Corrections & Public Safety4/16/2026
Corrections3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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