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CT HB06714
Bill
Status
1/29/2019
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
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Commissioner of Correction must provide telephone service free of charge to all persons confined in correctional facilities, effective October 1, 2019.
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Department of Correction may supplement telephone service with video communication and electronic mail services, all provided free of charge to incarcerated persons.
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Department of Correction shall not receive any revenue from providing telecommunications services to incarcerated persons.
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Commissioner shall not limit or reduce in-person visits based on the availability of telecommunications services.
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Repeals existing statutes sections 18-81s, 18-81x, and 54-105a, effective October 1, 2019.
Legislative Description
An Act Concerning The Cost Of Telecommunications Services In Correctional Facilities.
Last Action
Bill Passed Temporarily
6/5/2019