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.
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- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tim Briggs | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 149 |
| Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 129 |
| Dan Frankel | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Keith Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 195 |
| Carol Hill-Evans | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 95 |
| Tarik Khan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 194 |
| Emily Kinkead | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Dave Madsen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 104 |
| Jeanne McNeill | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 133 |
| Chris Pielli | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 156 |
| Ben Sanchez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 153 |
| Melissa Shusterman | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 157 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to Judiciary
- Third consideration and final passage
- Re-reported as committed
- Re-committed to Appropriations
- Second consideration, with amendments
- Removed from table
- Laid on the table
- First consideration
- Reported as committed
- Referred to Judiciary