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since 2007.
HB221: Prisoner Reentry Fund; created, rates for telephone services.
Chief Patron
Del.
Dwight Jones (D-70)
Dwight Jones
(D-70)
Richmond, VA
Served: 1994–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Inmate telephone systems; Prisoner Reentry Fund. Requires the Department of Corrections to obtain debit or prepaid telephone services for inmates at the lowest available rates, allowing for the security needs of the institutions. The bill caps at 10% the commission to be paid to the Commonwealth by the service providers. The bill creates a prisoner reentry fund, comprised of the commissions, to be used for pre-release and post-release programs, including those supported by charitable and faith-based organizations. View Full Text »
Poll Results
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