SB2812Introduced in the Senate
CD CORR-ELECTRONIC COSTS
Introduced by Mike Simmons, District 7
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that when the Department of Corrections enters into a contract with a tablet vendor to provide committed persons with content-controlled tablets that are equipped with free and fee-based technology services for, but not limited to, accessing scanned mail, making authorized video calls, and viewing movies, books, or other authorized materials, the contract must provide that the tablet vendor shall remit to the Department an amount equal to 10% of the profits derived from any fees collected from the committed persons for the use of the fee-based technology services. Provides that the requirements of the provision shall apply to contracts entered into on or after the effective date of the amendatory Act.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
May 22, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.
Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Mike Simmons
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Appropriations- Public Safety and Infrastructure
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 15, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee/3rd Reading Deadline Established As May 22, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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