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H06542024 Regular SessionSigned into law

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

STATE BOARD OF CORRECTION -- Amends existing law to establish provisions regarding prisoners who secure employment with a private employer.

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This legislation applies to Idaho inmates hired by a private employer under the Department of Correction work releaseprogram. Itspecifiestheresponsibilityoftheprivateemployertoofferthesamesalaryrangeandbenefits as other similarly situated employees based on experience, education and other qualifications and clarifies the opportunity for inmates to use the benefits offered.

house Chamber· Mar 5, 2024

House Third Reading

✓ Passed
58 Yea
12 Nay
Passed by 46 votes
Republican
47 yea/12 nay
Democrat
11 yea/0 nay
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Reported Signed by Governor on March 26, 2024 Session Law Chapter 196 Effective: 07/01/2024

Session
2024
Chamber
house
Status date
Mar 26, 2024
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