Minnesota SF666 modifies duties of facilities that confine people regarding phone calls and other communication services.

Minnesota SF666 mandates that state adult or juvenile facilities under the control of the commissioner of corrections provide incarcerated confined persons with voice communication services. Facilities may supplement voice communication with other communication services, including video calls and electronic messages. The bill prohibits charging individuals for these services but allows agencies to collect commissions on pre-existing contracts. It also mandates that communication services do not replace in-person visits and cannot be used to violate protection orders.

Minnesota SF666 modifies duties of facilities that confine people regarding phone calls and other communication services.

Minnesota SF666 mandates that state adult or juvenile facilities under the control of the commissioner of corrections provide incarcerated confined persons with voice communication services. Facilities may supplement voice communication with other communication services, including video calls and electronic messages. The bill prohibits charging individuals for these services but allows agencies to collect commissions on pre-existing contracts. It also mandates that communication services do not replace in-person visits and cannot be used to violate protection orders.