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MO SB1098

MO SB1098
Creates provisions relating to inmate phone call fees


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Introduced
01/03/2024
In Committee
01/25/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/17/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Creates provisions relating to inmate phone call fees

AI Summary

This bill creates provisions relating to inmate phone call fees. It sets a maximum total amount that correctional centers and jails can charge for domestic phone calls, including fees and per-minute rates. Specifically, it limits the fees for correctional center inmates to no more than the equivalent of 12 cents per minute, and for jail inmates to no more than 14 cents per minute for jails with an average daily population of 1,000 or more inmates, or 21 cents per minute for jails with fewer than 1,000 inmates. These caps are intended to make inmate phone calls more affordable.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Voted Do Pass S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee (on 02/05/2024)

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