· RI legislature · 2025

AN ACT RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT-- CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT

Repeals 42-56-38.1 and requires the department of corrections to provide free communication services to inmates and juveniles held in residential placement or detention centers and requires that those facilities provide in-person contact visits.

Sponsor

Cherie Cruz (D-RI)

Introduced

2025-02-07

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Latest action

04/03/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study