Bill > H3385

This bill amends Section 24-3-130 of South Carolina law to remove references to the construction of work camps while maintaining the existing provisions about using inmate labor for public projects. The bill preserves the Department of Corrections' authority to permit inmates to work on state highway projects and other public improvements, with key safeguards such as ensuring work can be performed safely and that inmates convicted of certain serious crimes (like criminal sexual conduct or violent crimes) are not assigned to these projects. The bill eliminates the specific language about work camps being constructed on county property and the requirements for supervising inmates during camp construction, while keeping the core framework for how inmate labor can be utilized by state agencies, counties, municipalities, and public service districts. Importantly, the existing provisions allowing agencies to enter into contracts for inmate labor and requiring detailed information about work crews remain intact. The amendment will take effect upon the Governor's approval.

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