The bill H. 3161 seeks to amend the South Carolina Code of Laws by modifying Section 30-4-40, which pertains to exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Specifically, the bill introduces a new provision that prohibits the disclosure of recordings of telephone conversations between inmates and their visitors that are made by the correctional facility where the inmate is held.

This amendment aims to enhance the privacy rights of inmates and their visitors by ensuring that such recordings are not accessible to the public. The bill will take effect upon approval by the Governor, reinforcing the confidentiality of inmate communications within correctional facilities.

Statutes affected:
12/05/2024: 30-4-40
Latest Version: 30-4-40