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LB 578

Change provisions relating to compensation and employment of jail and prison inmates and disbursements of such funds and require payment of the minimum wage for inmates and government employees

109th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Machaela Cavanaugh and 1 co-sponsor

Bill 6 SummaryChange provisions relating to compensation and employment of jail and prison inmates and disbursements of such funds and require payment of the minimum wage for inmat

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Bill Summary · LB 578

Bill 6 Summary

Change provisions relating to compensation and employment of jail and prison inmates and disbursements of such funds and require payment of the minimum wage for inmates and government employees

  • Mandates that incarcerated individuals employed by a city, county, or other entity be paid at least minimum wage
  • Removes current authority for a portion of inmate wages to go to the Victim's Compensation Fund or for state reimbursement
  • Requires jails and the Department of Corrections to operate under OSHA standards

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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