The proposed bill seeks to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 41-1604.21, which would impose restrictions on the state department of corrections regarding contracts for inmate telephone system services. Specifically, the bill stipulates that the department cannot enter into contracts that allow it to receive revenue exceeding its reasonable operating costs for these services.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the department is prohibited from engaging in agreements that involve commissions, profit sharing, percentage payments, up-front signing bonuses, inflated rent payments, or the provision of unrelated technologies. This amendment aims to ensure that the financial arrangements surrounding inmate telephone services are strictly limited to operational costs, thereby eliminating potential profit-driven motives in these contracts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 41-1604.21