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MA S1559

Relative to inmate telephone calls


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to inmate telephone calls. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill requires state and local agencies that operate prisons, jails, and juvenile detention centers to provide people in their custody with free voice communication services, such as telephone calls. It also allows these agencies to provide additional free communication services like video calls and email. The bill ensures that in-person contact visits are preserved, and that any communication services offered are provided at no cost to the person initiating or receiving the communication.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2911 (on 06/09/2022)

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