MI HB6562

Requires the Department of Corrections to pay inmates performing labor in correctional institutions at least the minimum wage rate prescribed in the Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (2018 PA 337).

Limits wage deductions from inmate earnings to: applicable state and local income taxes, federal income taxes, Social Security and Medicare taxes, up to 10% for court-ordered restitution or fees, and up to 5% for court-ordered child support arrearages.

Adds clarifying language referencing the "prison industry enhancement certification program" and updates terminology from "prisoner" to "prison" in relevant statutory references.

Updates reference from "family independence agency" to "department of health and human services" regarding distribution of agricultural products from correctional farms to charitable organizations and food banks.

Clarifies that minimum wage requirements do not apply to inmates assigned to work in private manufacturing or service enterprises under section 7a.