HB0050 - 104th General Assembly (2025-2026)
CD CORR-COMMITTED PERSON MAIL
Last Action
01/09/2025 - House: Referred to Rules Committee
Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that the Department of Corrections shall create and implement a policy of electronic scanning and processing of all incoming mail in all Department of Corrections institutions and facilities, including the use of drug interdiction technologies to protect the health and safety of committed persons, the Department's staff, and its contractors. Provides that the policy shall require that mail processed electronically shall be available to committed persons only through kiosk and tablet services. Provides that the policy shall require that the mail be held in storage for a period of time by the correctional institution or facility or destroyed, as determined by the Director of Corrections. Provides that the Department shall adopt rules to implement this provision. Effective immediately.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 12/11/2024 | House | Prefiled with Clerk by Rep. David Friess |
| 01/09/2025 | House | First Reading |
| 01/09/2025 | House | Referred to Rules Committee |
| 01/15/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tony M. McCombie |
| 09/15/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Norine K. Hammond |
| 09/15/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Patrick Windhorst |
| 09/15/2025 | House | Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Christopher "C.D." Davidsmeyer |