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SB25-208

Department of Corrections Inmate Phone Costs

Concerning the amount that the department of corrections covers for penal communications services, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Bill Summary

Joint Budget Committee. Under current law, beginning July 1, 2025, the department of corrections is required to cover 100% of all inmate phone call costs. The bill changes the amount the department of corrections is required to cover, beginning July 1, 2025, to 75% of all inmate phone call costs. The bill requires the department of corrections to cover 100% of all inmate phone call costs on and after July 1, 2026. The bill appropriates $1,436,165 from the general fund to the department of corrections for inmate telephone calls.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Under Consideration

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Sen. J. Amabile, Sen. J. Bridges
Rep. S. Bird, Rep. E. Sirota

Sponsor

Sen. B. Kirkmeyer
Rep. R. Taggart

Co-sponsor

Upcoming Schedule

The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details

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