Bill would make many prison work programs voluntary, bar punishment for refusing to work
The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on a bill that would make most prison work programs voluntary and bar disciplinary punishment for refusing to participate, while DOC officials warned of operational and fiscal impacts.
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The Senate Human Services Committee heard testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1233, a bill that would make participation in most correctional work programs voluntary and bar disciplinary or punitive actions for incarcerated people who choose not to participate.
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