Bill > S05800

This bill amends the correction law to introduce electronic mail (e-mail) services for incarcerated individuals in New York state correctional facilities. Under the new provisions, the department will provide secure e-mail services that allow incarcerated individuals to send up to ten electronic mail letters per day at no cost. If an individual wishes to send more than ten letters daily, they can do so by using a prepaid account, with additional letters costing no more than twenty-five cents each. Importantly, recipients of e-mails from incarcerated individuals will not be charged for receiving messages. The bill requires the department to establish a prepaid system for these e-mail services and ensures that any implementation of the e-mail system includes reasonable security measures to protect the safety of correctional facilities, staff, and external recipients. The e-mail service will be subject to procurement provisions and aims to minimize costs for users. The bill will take effect 120 days after becoming law, providing time for correctional facilities to implement the new e-mail communication system.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5800