Provides voice communication service to incarcerated people at no cost; repealer
REFERRED TO CRIME VICTIMS, CRIME AND CORRECTION
Summary
The bill repeals the current Section 623 of the Correction Law and adds a new provision that state agencies running prisons, youth residential placements, and detention centers must provide free voice communication to people in custody. It also allows supplemental services like video calls or electronic messaging, but these cannot replace in‑person visits. The change takes effect on April 1 2026 and applies to new or renewed contracts after that date.
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