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NY A10179
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/24/2020
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
- Amends Correction Law Section 623 to add electronic mail services alongside existing telephone services for incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities
- Requires the department to provide secure electronic mail services where incarcerated individuals may send up to ten electronic mail letters per day at no charge
- Charges of no more than 25 cents per electronic mail letter apply to additional messages beyond the ten free daily letters, paid through a prepaid account system
- Prohibits charging anyone for sending secure electronic mail letters to incarcerated individuals
- Requires the department to establish rules ensuring the electronic mail system provides reasonable security measures to preserve facility safety and security
- Takes effect 120 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Provides electronic mail services to an incarcerated individual which allows an incarcerated individual to send up to ten electronic mail letters a day at no charge.
Last Action
referred to correction
3/24/2020
Committee Referrals
Correction3/24/2020
Full Bill Text
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