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HB5559Introduced in the House

CD CORR-PHYSICAL MAIL

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Introduced by Jed Davis, District 75

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that all institutions and facilities of the Department of Corrections shall permit every committed person to send and receive all original physical mail (rather than an unlimited number of uncensored letters), but the Director may order that mail be inspected and read for reasons of the security, safety, or morale of the institution or facility. Provides that no institutions or facility of the Department shall deny the distribution of original physical mail to committed persons after such incoming mail has undergone inspection and it has been determined that the mail does not pose a threat to the security or safety of the facility, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Provides that the Department shall collect evidence of original physical mail that is deemed to pose a threat to the safety or security of the facility or institution, personnel of the Department, or committed persons. Defines "original physical mail" and "threat to the security or safety".

Where it stands

Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

February 25, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Jed Davis

  2. First Reading

  3. Referred to Rules Committee

  4. Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Barbara Hernandez

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