Hawaii HB676 mandates free voice communication services for incarcerated individuals in state facilities.
Hawaii HB676 requires free voice communication services for incarcerated individuals in state facilities, prohibiting state agencies from deriving revenue from these services. The bill also mandates that facilities maintain in-person visits and supplement voice communication with other services like video communication and electronic mail. The Public Utilities Commission is tasked with establishing service quality standards and rules for these free services.
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