Bill > SB3023

This bill amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that correctional facilities cannot refuse to deliver original physical mail to incarcerated individuals after it has been inspected and deemed safe. The bill clarifies that mail can only be denied if it poses a threat to the security or safety of the institution, its staff, or other inmates. It then defines what constitutes such a threat, including letters containing threats of violence or criminal activity, blackmail, plans to introduce contraband or escape, coded messages that cannot be understood, violations of departmental rules, unauthorized correspondence between inmates, or anything that violates state or federal law.

https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/BillStatus?DocNum=3023&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104