New York A10646 mandates free voice communication services for incarcerated individuals in state correctional facilities.
New York A10646 amends the correction law to ensure that state agencies provide voice communication services to incarcerated individuals at no cost. The bill also allows these agencies to offer supplementary communication services, such as video communication and electronic mail, without charge. The act takes effect April 1, 2026, and applies to any new or renewal contracts for voice communication services entered into on or after that date.
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