This bill amends the Kansas prison-made goods act to allow the secretary of corrections to establish a program for delivering prison-made housing units in designated areas that have seen minimal building activity. The bill specifically provides an exception to the existing restrictions on prison-made housing units, which previously prohibited the secretary from establishing a home building program that would compete with manufactured and modular home manufacturers and dealers. The new language allows for the creation of this program, which will be evaluated by the secretary, with a report due to the governor and legislative leaders within ten years of its establishment.

Additionally, the bill clarifies definitions related to manufactured and modular homes by aligning them with existing statutes. It repeals the previous version of K.S.A. 75-5275a, effectively replacing it with the new provisions. The bill aims to enhance housing availability in underserved areas while also assessing the program's impact on local housing markets and the employment outcomes for inmates involved in the program.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 75-5275a
As introduced: 75-5275a