Illinois HB4235 ensures committed persons and their correspondents are not charged fees for mail services.
Illinois HB4235 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that committed persons and their correspondents are not charged any fees, surcharges, or costs for mail communication or mail scanning services. The Department of Corrections must not charge fees for incoming or outgoing mail that exceed standard postage rates. The Department also cannot charge for voice communications, mail communication, mail scanning services, or other communication services. The Department is prohibited from receiving revenue from these services.
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