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NY A05945
Bill
Status
2/25/2025
Primary Sponsor
Erik Dilan
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AI Summary
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Requires the Department of Corrections to include wireless calling capability using portable tablet devices or other portable electronic devices as part of the telephone service system for incarcerated individuals
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Wireless device calls cannot substitute for regular phone call availability and must be offered in addition to existing telephone services
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Department must make a reasonable effort to provide wireless calls free of charge, and such calls cannot cost more than calls placed from regular telephones
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Department retains the same authority to impose limitations on wireless calls as it currently has for telephone calls
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Permits the use of portable electronic devices for making phone calls as part of the telephone service system made available to incarcerated individuals.
Last Action
referred to correction
1/7/2026