Minnesota SF3481 requires the Commissioner of Corrections to charge fees for incarcerated person communication services.

Minnesota SF3481 mandates that the Commissioner of Corrections charge fees for communication services provided to incarcerated individuals. These services include voice communication, video communication, and electronic messaging. The fees must not exceed the actual cost of providing these services. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to report annually on efforts to renegotiate communication contracts, funds expended on services, and usage data. State agencies are prohibited from receiving revenue from these services but may collect commissions on pre-existing contracts.

Minnesota SF3481 requires the Commissioner of Corrections to charge fees for incarcerated person communication services.

Minnesota SF3481 mandates that the Commissioner of Corrections charge fees for communication services provided to incarcerated individuals. These services include voice communication, video communication, and electronic messaging. The fees must not exceed the actual cost of providing these services. The bill also requires the Department of Corrections to report annually on efforts to renegotiate communication contracts, funds expended on services, and usage data. State agencies are prohibited from receiving revenue from these services but may collect commissions on pre-existing contracts.