Digest: The Act would tell DOC to make some voice communications services free for persons in custody. (Flesch Readability Score: 63.6). [Digest: The Act would tell DOC to give persons in custody access to some communication services for free. (Flesch Readability Score: 60.1).] Requires the Department of Corrections to enter into a contract, or renegotiate an existing contract, with a third party to provide voice communications services at no cost to persons confined at a Department of Corrections institution. Prohibits the receipt of financial or in-kind compensation by the department for providing voice communications services to persons in custody. Directs the department to submit a progress report on the implementation of the Act to the Legislative Assembly by February 1, 2026, and a biennial report on certain data to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 421.076
A-Engrossed: 421.076