An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of prisoners by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for prisoner compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2017
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 12, 2017
Last action Jan 31, 2017
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jan 24, 2017
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Jan 12, 2017
Committee
PN 0040 Referred to JUDICIARY
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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