OregonRelating to communications services for persons in custody.
What it does
Requires the Department of Corrections to enter into a contract, or renegotiate an existing contract, with a third party to provide voice communications services at no cost to persons confined at a Department of Corrections institution. Prohibits the receipt of financial or in-kind compensation by the department for providing voice communications services to persons in custody. Directs the department to submit a progress report on the implementation of the Act to the Legislative Assembly by February 1, 2026, and a biennial report on certain data to the Legislative Assembly no later than September 15 of each even-numbered year.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Jun 28In committee upon adjournment.Latest
- Apr 9Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.Minor
- Apr 9Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed A-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.Minor
- Apr 2Work Session held.
- Vote recorded Heard and Reported Out with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
- Feb 19Public Hearing held.
- Jan 17Referred to Judiciary.Minor
- Jan 13First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.Introduced