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AI Summary
Amends correction law to ensure incarcerated individuals are compensated for labor at no less than half the minimum wage.
Business Impact
If you employ incarcerated individuals, you must pay at least half the minimum wage by the effective date.
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Introduced
— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee
— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed
— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted
— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed
— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown
— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
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What This Means
The bill mandates compensation for incarcerated individuals in New York for their labor, ensuring payment of at least half the minimum wage. It applies to various labor forms, including work release programs.
Key Provisions
- Incarcerated individuals must be compensated at least half the minimum wage (Section 187).
- Compensation applies to labor for nonprofits, within facilities, and work release programs (Sections 170, 171, 178).
- Existing educational and training programs must provide incentive allowances meeting compensation standards (Section 200).
Latest Legislative Action
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
Bill Sponsors (showing 5 of 19)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Eddie Gibbs | Primary |
| Al Taylor | Cosponsor |
| Andrew Hevesi | Cosponsor |
| Anna Kelles | Cosponsor |
| Brian Cunningham | Cosponsor |
Compliance Checklist
Ensure incarcerated individuals are paid at least half the minimum wage.
Who: Correctional facility operators
Deadline: 2026-07-06
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or penalties
Who: Correctional facility operators
Deadline: 2026-07-06
Penalty: Potential legal challenges or penalties
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Full Legal Analysis
Bill A03596 amends the New York correction law to require that incarcerated individuals receive compensation for their labor at a rate not less than half the minimum wage as established by the state's labor law. This requirement applies to labor performed within correctional facilities, for nonprofit organizations, and under work release programs. The bill amends multiple sections of the correction law, including sections 170, 171, 177, 178, 184, 186, 187, and 200, to enforce these compensation standards. The bill also mandates that existing educational, career, and industrial training programs provide incentive allowances that meet the same compensation threshold. The bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance. It takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with necessary rule changes authorized to be made before this date.
Official Source
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