Alaska SB19 allows prisoners to possess certain electronic devices and services, while restricting others.

Alaska SB19 modifies the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners. It permits prisoners to possess cassette tape players, VCRs, telephones, computers, and electronic tablets in their cells, but only if used for approved rehabilitation purposes. The bill also allows state correctional facilities to charge fees for electronic mail or visitation services. However, it prohibits prisoners from possessing or using devices that could facilitate criminal activity, incite violence, or disrupt the facility's order. The bill applies to prisoners on or after the effective date of the act.

Alaska SB19 allows prisoners to possess certain electronic devices and services, while restricting others.

Alaska SB19 modifies the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners. It permits prisoners to possess cassette tape players, VCRs, telephones, computers, and electronic tablets in their cells, but only if used for approved rehabilitation purposes. The bill also allows state correctional facilities to charge fees for electronic mail or visitation services. However, it prohibits prisoners from possessing or using devices that could facilitate criminal activity, incite violence, or disrupt the facility's order. The bill applies to prisoners on or after the effective date of the act.