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HB 5399 Illinois House · 104th Regular Session

CD CORR-PRISONER MINIMUM WAGE

Summary
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that a person committed to the Department of Corrections who is paid wages performing a work assignment must receive a rate of compensation that is not less than the minimum wage required under the Minimum Wage Law.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires prison work wages to meet minimum wage, advancing fair compensation and rehabilitation efforts in corrections.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates minimum wage for prison labor, protecting workers' compensation rights under Labor & Employment policies.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 6, 2026 Last action Feb 10, 2026
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Dan Didech
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