Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Mar 19, 2026
What it does
The Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026 would amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to extend its protections to incarcerated workers, defining them as employees of either the public agency operating the correctional facility or the private entity contracted to operate it. The bill prohibits counting the cost of board, lodging, or court-imposed fees (such as criminal justice administrative fees or attorney fees) toward meeting minimum wage requirements for incarcerated workers, ensuring they receive full wages for their labor. It applies to individuals performing work in correctional facilities—including prison industries, work release, maintenance, and private entity…
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Where it stands
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.