Bill > A07165

This bill amends the correction law to establish a comprehensive wage system for incarcerated individuals, requiring compensation between $1.20 and $10 per day for work and program assignments, with biannual performance-based raises. Incarcerated individuals working in manufacturing or industrial assignments will receive between $5 and $10 per day, and their compensation will be protected if they transfer facilities or change assignments. The bill mandates a review of base compensation rates every five years, with automatic cost-of-living adjustments if the Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) increases by 10% or more. Additionally, incarcerated individuals who cannot work due to medical conditions, age-related infirmity, or who are over 60 years old will receive $1 per day, with this rate also adjusted every five years for cost of living. The provisions of this bill will take effect one year after becoming law, representing a significant update to the compensation structure for incarcerated workers by providing more structured and potentially higher wages.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7165