ID H0654

Prisoners who secure employment with a private employer must receive the same salary range offered to similarly situated employees based on experience, education, and other qualifications.

Employed prisoners have access to the same benefits offered to other similarly situated employees, including health care, paid leave, flexible spending accounts, and life insurance.

Employed prisoners who elect optional benefits have the same financial responsibility as coworkers for insurance premiums and copayments, and those with private health insurance must list the board as a secondary payer.

The board of correction may require prisoners to pay for board and personal expenses, support dependents, pay preexisting debts, and deposit earnings in a financial institution.

The act becomes effective July 1, 2024, and is declared an emergency measure.