Illinois HB4235 ensures no fees for mail and communication services for committed persons.
Illinois HB4235 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to ensure that the Department of Corrections does not charge committed persons or their correspondents any fees for mail communication or mail scanning services that exceed standard postage rates. The bill also prohibits charging fees for other communication services, including voice communications and electronic messages. The Department is barred from receiving revenue from these services and must not use them to replace in-person visits.
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