Illinois HB5559 amends the Unified Code of Corrections to allow incarcerated individuals to send and receive unlimited uncensored physical mail.
HB5559 amends the Illinois Unified Code of Corrections to permit incarcerated individuals to send and receive unlimited uncensored physical mail, provided it does not pose a threat to security or safety. The bill mandates that menstrual hygiene products be available free of charge to incarcerated individuals who menstruate. It also requires the Department of Corrections to collect and report data on mail deemed to pose a threat, including the number of pieces, type of threat, and test results.
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