Bill
S 1050
Overview: S 1050 - Relates to allowing telephone calls prior to an incarcerated individual's transferStatus: REFERRED TO CORRECTIONIntroduced: March 13, 2025Purpose and Intent:The
Overview: S 1050 - Relates to allowing telephone calls prior to an incarcerated individual's transfer
Status: REFERRED TO CORRECTION
Introduced: March 13, 2025
Purpose and Intent:
The bill aims to ensure that incarcerated individuals have the opportunity to make telephone calls prior to being transferred to a different correctional facility. This is intended to allow them to communicate with their families, legal representatives, and other support networks during the transition.
Key Provisions:
- Requires correctional facilities to provide incarcerated individuals with the ability to make telephone calls at least 24 hours prior to their scheduled transfer to a different facility
- Specifies that the telephone calls must be made available at no cost to the incarcerated individual
- Allows for exceptions to the 24-hour requirement in cases of emergency transfers or other extenuating circumstances
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Incarcerated individuals who are being transferred to a different correctional facility will have the opportunity to make telephone calls to maintain important connections
- Families and support networks of incarcerated individuals will be able to communicate with their loved ones during the transfer process
- Correctional facilities will need to ensure they have the necessary infrastructure and procedures in place to facilitate the pre-transfer telephone calls
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been referred to the Committee on Correction, indicating that it is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and may undergo further review and potential amendments.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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