Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2154: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry.

Passed one chamber Last action October 13, 2026: Referred to Judiciary

Plain-language summary

HB 2154 is a bill introduced in the Pennsylvania House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act amending Title 61 (Prisons and Parole) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Prison Industry Enhancement Authority; providing for employment of incarcerated individuals by private industry and for subcontracts with correctional agencies; establishing guidelines for incarcerated individual compensation; and providing for location of private sector prison industry. Primary sponsor: Tim Briggs (Democratic). It lists 11 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (October 13, 2026): Referred to Judiciary.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Tim Briggs (Democratic). 11 co-sponsors.