Hawaii SB782 mandates free voice communication services for incarcerated individuals in youth and adult correctional facilities.
Hawaii SB782 aims to eliminate fees for voice communication services in youth and adult correctional facilities. The bill recognizes the economic burden these fees place on incarcerated individuals and their families, particularly women of color. It mandates that all facilities provide free voice communication services, with the option to supplement with video communication and electronic mail. The bill also prohibits state agencies from deriving revenue from these services and mandates that facilities maintain in-person visits.
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