SB25-208
Department of Corrections Inmate Phone Costs
Concerning the amount that the department of corrections covers for penal communications services, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Under current law, beginning July 1, 2025, the department of corrections (department) is required to cover 100% of all inmate telephone call costs. The act changes the amount the department is required to cover, beginning July 1, 2025, to 75% of all inmate telephone call costs. The act requires the department to cover 100% of all inmate telephone call costs on and after July 1, 2026.
The act appropriates $1,436,165 from the general fund to the department for inmate telephone calls.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)