HB 676: PUC; DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND REHABILITATION; COMMUNICATION SERVICES; CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; HAWAII YOUTH CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES; REPORT; APPROPRIATIONS
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-02-11
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-02-12: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).)
Introduced
First Committee Review
First Chamber
Second Committee Review
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Discussed in Hearing
26MINHouse Standing Committee on Public Safety
4MIN