Stop Prison Price Gouging Act of 2026
To require the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to set prices for commissary goods available in Bureau of Prisons facilities at a price not greater than the fair market value, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9903, aims to ensure that the prices of goods sold in the commissary of Bureau of Prisons facilities do not exceed fair market value. This means that incarcerated individuals should not be charged more than what similar goods would cost outside of prison.
The bill would affect incarcerated individuals and their families by potentially reducing the cost of essential items like food, hygiene products, and other goods available in prison commissaries. Lower prices could provide some financial relief to incarcerated people and their families, who often bear the burden of these expenses.
HB9903 was introduced on July 23, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary for further review. As of now, it is in the early stages of the legislative process and has yet to be scheduled for a committee hearing or further action.
