SB 25-208

Senate Bill 25-208 changes how much of inmates' phone call costs are covered by the Department of Corrections in Colorado. Starting July 1, 2025, the department will pay for 75% of these costs, and then cover 100% starting July 1, 2026. The bill also allocates $1.4 million from the state's general fund to help with this expense. This means that inmates' phone calls will become less expensive for them over time, as they'll pay a smaller portion of the cost. Since the bill has been signed into law, these changes are set to take effect as planned.

Official Summary

Under current law, beginning July 1, 2025, the department of corrections (department) is required to cover 100% of all inmate telephone call costs. The act changes the amount the department is required to cover, beginning July 1, 2025, to 75% of all inmate telephone call costs. The act requires the department to cover 100% of all inmate telephone call costs on and after July 1, 2026. The act appropriates $1,436,165 from the general fund to the department for inmate telephone calls. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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