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CO SB208
Bill
AI Summary
- Department of Corrections must cover 75% of penal communications costs (phone calls) beginning July 1, 2025, increased from the previously required 100% free coverage
- Beginning July 1, 2026, the department must cover 100% of all penal communications costs, making phone calls free for inmates and recipients
- Video calls and electronic mail/messaging are excluded from the free coverage requirements
- $1,436,165 is appropriated from the general fund for fiscal year 2025-26 to implement inmate telephone call coverage
- Access to penal communications services cannot be limited beyond what is necessary for routine facility operations
Legislative Description
Department of Corrections Inmate Phone Costs
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/25/2025
Committee Referrals
Appropriations4/3/2025
Appropriations3/31/2025
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