Hawaii HB676 mandates free voice communication services for incarcerated individuals in state facilities.

Hawaii HB676 requires all youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free voice communication services to incarcerated individuals. The bill prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue from these services. It also mandates that facilities maintain in-person visits and not replace them with communication services. The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with establishing service quality standards for these free services. The bill appropriates funds for these services and for the statewide automated victim information and notification system.

Hawaii HB676 mandates free voice communication services for incarcerated individuals in state facilities.

Hawaii HB676 requires all youth and adult correctional facilities to provide free voice communication services to incarcerated individuals. The bill prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue from these services. It also mandates that facilities maintain in-person visits and not replace them with communication services. The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with establishing service quality standards for these free services. The bill appropriates funds for these services and for the statewide automated victim information and notification system.