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CT HB06714

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2019

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Commissioner of Correction must provide telephone service free of charge to all persons confined in correctional facilities, effective October 1, 2019.

  • Department of Correction may supplement telephone service with video communication and electronic mail services, all provided free of charge to incarcerated persons.

  • Department of Correction shall not receive any revenue from providing telecommunications services to incarcerated persons.

  • Commissioner shall not limit or reduce in-person visits based on the availability of telecommunications services.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Appropriations5/23/2019
Judiciary1/29/2019

Full Bill Text

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