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NY A06484
Bill
Status
4/11/2023
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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All inmates in state and local correctional facilities must be permitted confidential telephone calls with legal service providers or any attorney in the state without charge to the inmate or attorney.
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Correctional facilities, the department, and entities providing inmate telephone services cannot record, monitor, or unreasonably restrict calls between inmates and legal service providers or attorneys.
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Legal service providers or attorneys may impose their own restrictions and recordings on calls at their discretion.
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Effective date is the thirtieth day after the bill becomes law.
Legislative Description
Allows inmates to make confidential phone calls to legal services providers or attorneys within the state at no charge to the inmate or the attorney.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/3/2024