WA HB2539

Raises the indigency threshold for inmates from $25 to $100 in disposable income, meaning inmates with less than $100 are now classified as indigent for purposes of accessing certain services and fee exemptions

Exempts money received from family or outside sources specifically for telephone services from the standard deductions that apply to inmate funds, similar to existing exemptions for postage, medical expenses, and commissary purchases

Requires telephone service funds to be used only for their designated purpose and prohibits transfer to other accounts; any unused balance at release becomes subject to standard deductions

Maintains the existing deduction structure for other inmate funds: 5% to crime victims' compensation, 10% to personal savings, 20% each to legal financial obligations, child support, cost of incarceration, and civil assault judgments