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Introduced
02/24/2021
02/24/2021
In Committee
04/16/2021
04/16/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2022
04/08/2022
Introduced Session
102nd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the wages paid to a person for work as a person committed to the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice, either in the correctional industries program, on work release, or in a work training program, shall not be less than the State minimum wage. Provides that the respective Department shall charge businesses reasonable hourly rates for meals and the housing of committed persons on work release, if applicable. Effective January 1, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the End Prison Slavery Act, amends the Unified Code of Corrections to provide that the wages paid to persons committed to the Department of Corrections or the Department of Juvenile Justice, either in the correctional industries program, on work release, or in a work training program, shall not be less than the State minimum wage. The bill also allows the respective Department to charge businesses reasonable hourly rates for meals and the housing of committed persons on work release, if applicable. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2022.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mike Simmons (on 04/30/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=649&GAID=16&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=110&GA=102 |
| BillText | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/SB/10200SB0649.htm |
| Bill | http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/SB/PDF/10200SB0649.pdf |
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