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NY A04695
Bill
Status
2/4/2021
Primary Sponsor
Harvey Epstein
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AI Summary
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Requires agencies operating local correctional and juvenile detention facilities to provide incarcerated people with a minimum of 90 minutes of voice communication service per day at no cost.
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Prohibits agencies from charging incarcerated people or recipients of communications for voice services or any other advanced communication services (video, email) provided by the facility.
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Bans agencies from receiving any revenue from providing communication services to incarcerated people in local correctional or detention facilities.
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Allows the commissioner to supplement voice communication with advanced services including video communication and electronic mail, all provided free of charge.
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Takes effect April 1, 2022 and applies to any new or renewal communication service contracts entered into on or after that date; existing contracts must terminate by March 31, 2022.
Legislative Description
Relates to providing voice communication service to incarcerated people in local correctional facilities at no cost; requires agencies charged with the operation and management of local correctional facilities and juvenile detention facilities to provide persons in their custody with voice communication service at a minimum of 90 minutes per day.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/5/2022