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Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026

This bill extends federal labor protections and minimum wage requirements to incarcerated individuals working in prisons. It ensures that workers in correctional facilities are treated as employees under the law, preventing their wages from being drained by administrative fees.
Key points
Incarcerated individuals are now legally classified as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Public and private prison operators must pay incarcerated workers the federal minimum wage.
Wages cannot be reduced to cover the costs of food, housing, or administrative court fees.
The law applies to various types of work, including prison industries and facility maintenance.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026
Print number: S 4143
Sponsor: Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
Process start date: 2026-03-19
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Fair Wages for Incarcerated Workers Act of 2026

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 4143.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-03-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Incarcerated individuals are now legally classified as employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
  • Public and private prison operators must pay incarcerated workers the federal minimum wage.
  • Wages cannot be reduced to cover the costs of food, housing, or administrative court fees.
  • The law applies to various types of work, including prison industries and facility maintenance.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-03-26.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 4143

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