This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 41-1604.21, which would restrict the state department of corrections from entering into contracts for inmate telephone system services that allow the department to receive revenue exceeding its reasonable operating costs. This change aims to ensure that any financial arrangements related to inmate telephone services are strictly limited to necessary operational expenses.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the department cannot engage in contracts that involve commissions, profit sharing, percentage payments, up-front signing bonuses, inflated rent payments, or the provision of unrelated technologies. This deletion of old legal language reinforces the intent to eliminate profit-driven motives in the management of inmate communication services, thereby prioritizing the welfare of inmates and the integrity of the correctional system.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1604.21