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ID H0654

ID H0654
Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding prisoners who secure employment with a private employer.


summary

Introduced
02/26/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
03/05/2024
Passed
03/21/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/26/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RELATING TO THE STATE BOARD OF CORRECTION; AMENDING SECTION 20-242, IDAHO CODE, TO ESTABLISH PROVISIONS REGARDING PRISONERS WHO SECURE EMPLOY- MENT WITH A PRIVATE EMPLOYER AND TO MAKE TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to establish provisions regarding prisoners who secure employment with a private employer. The key provisions include: (1) Prisoners who secure private employment must receive the same salary range and benefits as other similarly situated employees, including health care, paid leave, and life insurance. (2) Employed prisoners who elect private health insurance must list the state's Board of Correction as a secondary payer. (3) The bill declares an emergency and provides an effective date of July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Ways and Means Committee (House)

Last Action

Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2024 Session Law Chapter 196 Effective: 07/01/2024 (on 03/26/2024)

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