HB 676: RELATING TO YOUTH AND ADULT CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES.

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-01-21: Referred to PBS/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the State's youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free and accessible voice communication services for incarcerated persons in state correctional facilities. Prohibits any state agency from deriving revenue or financial benefit from the provision of communication services to persons confined in state correctional facilities. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish service quality standards and rules for the free voice communication services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.