The bill proposes an amendment to Chapter 42-56 of the General Laws, specifically adding a new section that establishes standards and procedures for conjugal visits in state correctional facilities. The new section, titled "42-56-43. Conjugal visits," outlines the conditions under which conjugal visits are to be conducted, including a prohibition on video surveillance recording during visits, a strict ban on contraband exchange, a maximum duration of four hours per visit, and a limit of six conjugal visits per inmate per year. Additionally, it grants the warden or building director the discretion to suspend conjugal visits, with the stipulation that at least one visit per year is guaranteed unless an inmate is deemed a danger.

The bill also details the scheduling process for conjugal visits, requiring adherence to the Department of Corrections' visitation rules and procedures. This includes registering in the inmate visitation system with a marriage certificate, submitting a visitor registration form, confirming the visit with the facility, and following specific facility rules. The Department of Corrections is tasked with promulgating and enforcing rules and regulations to administer these provisions, as well as providing guidance and training to staff on the implementation of conjugal visitation policies. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2025.