Establishes a third-party vendor program to send certain packages to incarcerated individuals
This bill creates a program requiring correctional facilities to use up to 10 approved third-party vendors for delivering most packages to incarcerated individuals, replacing current methods. It directly affects incarcerated people and correctional facilities by mandating that all non-letters (like food, hygiene items, or merchandise) must be sent through these secure vendors. The key provision limits vendors to 10 and requires facilities to implement rules ensuring only approved vendors handle these deliveries, while exempting standard USPS mail for letters and cards. This changes how facilities receive external packages but does not alter existing mail policies for personal correspondence.
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failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Jun 11, 2025
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CORRECTION
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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