BILL · 2023–24 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 6021

SB 6021: Correctional fees & expenses

Reducing fees and expenses for services for people confined to correctional facilities.

Summary

Requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide free voice communication services in its correctional facilities.
Allows DOC to supplement voice communication services with other communication services, which must also be provided free of charge.
Prohibits DOC from receiving any revenue from providing communication services, using communication services to replace in-person visitation; and reducing current access to communication services and devices.
Makes changes to data that must be shared publicly related to contracts for telecommunication services and electronic media services.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 6021), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to reducing fees and expenses for services for people confined to correctional facilities;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 19, 2024Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 6021)
Jan 19, 2024Referred to Ways & Means.
Jan 18, 2024Minority; do not pass. (SSB 6021)
Jan 18, 2024HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 6021)
Jan 18, 2024Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 6021)
Jan 18, 2024And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 6021)
Jan 18, 2024And refer to Ways & Means.
Jan 18, 2024Minority; without recommendation.
Jan 18, 2024HS - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 18, 2024Minority; do not pass.
Jan 8, 2024First reading, referred to Human Services.
Jan 5, 2024Prefiled for introduction.

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