SB 592
Creates provisions relating to inmate phone call fees
Sponsor:
LR Number:
2314S.01I
Committee:
Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence
Last Action:
4/3/2023 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
Journal Page:
S883
Title:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2023

Current Bill Summary

SB 592 - This act provides that correctional centers shall charge no more than 12 cents per minute for a domestic phone call of an inmate.

Additionally, no jail may charge a fee of more than 14 cents per minute for a phone call for any jail with an average daily population of more than 1,000 inmates or more than 21 cents per minute for any jail with an average daily population of fewer than 1,000 inmates.

This act is identical to HB 693 (2023) and substantially similar to provisions in HCS/HBs 119, et al (2023).

MARY GRACE PRINGLE

Amendments

No Amendments Found.