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Introduced
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
In Committee
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Sections 26, 71, 72, 177, 188 and 191 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2023 (see House, No. 5050), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment G of House, No. 5132). July 28, 2022.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide voice communication services, such as phone calls, free of charge to inmates in state correctional facilities, state prisons, and county correctional facilities, including jails and houses of correction. The bill also requires that other communication services, like video and electronic communication, be provided free of charge, but they cannot replace voice communication services. Additionally, the bill sets a cap of 3% above the purchase cost for commissary items sold in these facilities, and requires the Department of Correction and county sheriffs to maximize discounts and not receive commissions or other financial incentives from vendors. The bill also ensures that any financial incentives received from communication services contracts will revert to the General Fund, and that services and programs previously funded by commissary commissions will continue to be funded at the same level as in fiscal year 2022.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5112 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H5112.pdf |
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