NY A11317

Establishes a minimum hourly wage of $3 for inmates who volunteer to perform work for nonprofit organizations, with the Department of Corrections authorized to charge nonprofits a reasonable hourly rate for meals and housing.

Requires inmates performing labor under work release programs, residential treatment facilities, and other authorized work activities to be compensated at minimum $3 per hour.

Defines "work for which a wage is paid" to include any task assigned to an inmate for which a wage would have been due except for their incarcerated status.

Applies compensation requirements across multiple correction law sections governing inmate labor, including work release, community activities, and institutional work assignments.

Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with authority granted to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately for implementation.