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MD SB948
MD SB948State Correctional Facilities - Incarcerated Individuals - Costs of Telephone Communications
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Introduced
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
In Committee
02/02/2024
02/02/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Providing that a State correctional facility is responsible for the payment of costs charged by a telephone service provider under certain circumstances; providing that a State correctional facility and a telephone service provider may not charge an incarcerated individual or a third party under certain circumstances; and providing that an incarcerated individual's access to or use of telephone equipment and telephone services may not supplant time that the incarcerated individual is entitled to in-person visitation.
AI Summary
This bill requires that a state correctional facility be responsible for paying the costs charged by a telephone service provider for incarcerated individuals to use telephone equipment and services. The bill prohibits the correctional facility and telephone service provider from charging incarcerated individuals or third parties for this use. Additionally, the bill states that an incarcerated individual's access to or use of telephone equipment and services cannot replace their entitled in-person visitation time.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/5/2024 ) (on 03/05/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0948?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0948f.pdf |
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