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IA HF732
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Mary Madison
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections director to pay inmates an hourly wage of at least the state minimum wage for labor performed while incarcerated, replacing the current discretionary "allowance" system
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Establishes mandatory inmate accounts for depositing wages and money received from outside sources, with the director authorized to deduct up to 10% for the inmate savings fund
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Mandates deductions from inmate wages for child support obligations, restitution payments, court judgments (including taxes), court costs and fees, and costs for misconduct or property damage
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Automatically restores voting rights for persons convicted of felonies upon discharge from probation, parole, work release, or completion of their term of confinement
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Requires the Department of Corrections or judicial district correctional services to provide written discharge notice including a voter registration form and statement that the person's right to register and vote has been restored
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to inmates, including requiring inmates to be paid the minimum wage for labor performed in or while under the custody of an institution under the control of the department of corrections, and the automatic restoration of the right to vote.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 492.
3/4/2025