Home Detention Monitoring Agencies - Promotion and Solicitation of Business - Prohibition

HB 899 prohibits private home detention monitoring agencies, their agents, or courthouse/correctional facility employees from soliciting business or advertising services on courthouse or correctional facility grounds. Specifically, it bans approaching people to use a specific agency’s services, distributing promotional materials, or otherwise soliciting business in these locations. Violations carry fines up to $5,000 and potential license suspensions for licensed individuals. The bill directly affects home detention monitoring agencies and their representatives, as well as facility staff, by restricting their marketing activities on public property. It takes effect October 1, 2026.