Bill
HD 5305
Overview: HD 5305, "An Act relative to no-cost calls for incarcerated individuals", was reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred t
Overview: HD 5305, "An Act relative to no-cost calls for incarcerated individuals", was reported, referred to the committee on Joint Rules, reported, rules suspended and referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security on November 06, 2025.
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to require correctional facilities to provide incarcerated individuals with free telephone calls to their families and legal representatives. This is intended to improve access to communication and support for those who are incarcerated.
Key Provisions:
- Mandates that all state and county correctional facilities offer free, unlimited telephone calls to incarcerated individuals
- Prohibits correctional facilities from charging any fees or commissions for these calls
- Requires the Department of Correction to establish policies and procedures to implement the no-cost call requirement
Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would primarily affect incarcerated individuals and their families, as well as correctional facilities and the Department of Correction. It could help maintain family connections, facilitate access to legal counsel, and reduce the financial burden on incarcerated individuals and their loved ones.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The bill has been referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security for further review. If passed, the no-cost call requirement would likely be implemented within a specified timeframe.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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