Second Regular Session of the 122nd General Assembly (2022)
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HOUSE ENROLLED ACT No. 1181
AN ACT to amend the Indiana Code concerning corrections.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Indiana:
SECTION 1. IC 11-8-3-1 IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS
[EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 1. (a) The department may contract
with any city, county, state, or federal authority, or with other public or
private organizations, for:
(1) the custody, care, confinement, or treatment of committed
persons; or
(2) subject to subsection (e), the provision of other correctional
or related services to committed persons.
(b) Before transferring a committed person to the custody, care, or
control of an agency or organization under such a contract, the
department must approve the receiving facility or program as suitable
for the supervision and care of the person.
(c) The department may contract with individuals for the provision
of services to the department.
(d) To fund contracts under this section the department may use:
(1) its regular budgeted monies; and
(2) if applicable, monies deducted from the person's earnings
under IC 11-10-7-5 or IC 11-10-8-6.
(e) After June 30, 2022, the department may not enter into or
renew a contract with a provider of inmate calling services for the
provision of inmate calling services at a correctional facility unless
the terms of the contract comply with IC 24-5-27. Any term,
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condition, or provision that:
(1) is included in a contract that is entered into or renewed
after June 30, 2022, for the provision of inmate calling
services at a correctional facility; and
(2) violates IC 24-5-27;
is void.
(f) After June 30, 2022, a county owning or operating a
correctional facility may not enter into or renew a contract with a
provider of inmate calling services for the provision of inmate
calling services at the correctional facility unless the terms of the
contract comply with IC 24-5-27. Any term, condition, or provision
that:
(1) is included in a contract that is entered into or renewed
after June 30, 2022, for the provision of inmate calling
services at the correctional facility; and
(2) violates IC 24-5-27;
is void.
SECTION 2. IC 11-14-3-1 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2022]. Sec. 1. When sentencing a youthful offender, the sentencing
court may recommend to the department that the youthful offender be
placed in boot camp.
SECTION 3. IC 11-14-3-2 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2022]. Sec. 2. When a youthful offender is committed to the
department, the department shall determine whether the youthful
offender is eligible to participate in boot camp and whether the
youthful offender wishes to participate in boot camp. This
determination must be made when the youthful offender is evaluated
at the department's reception and diagnostic center.
SECTION 4. IC 11-14-3-3 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2022]. Sec. 3. If the department determines that a youthful offender is
eligible to participate in boot camp, space is available in boot camp,
and the youthful offender desires to participate, the department shall
place the youthful offender in boot camp.
SECTION 5. IC 11-14-3-6 IS REPEALED [EFFECTIVE JULY 1,
2022]. Sec. 6. If the department:
(1) receives a recommendation for boot camp placement under
section 1 of this chapter; and
(2) determines that the youthful offender is not eligible to
participate in boot camp;
the department shall notify the sentencing court of the determination
of noneligibility.
SECTION 6. IC 11-14-5 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
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A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2022]:
Chapter 5. Expiration
Sec. 1. This article expires December 31, 2023.
SECTION 7. IC 24-5-0.5-3, AS AMENDED BY P.L.156-2020,
SECTION 87, IS AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2022]: Sec. 3. (a) A supplier may not commit an unfair,
abusive, or deceptive act, omission, or practice in connection with a
consumer transaction. Such an act, omission, or practice by a supplier
is a violation of this chapter whether it occurs before, during, or after
the transaction. An act, omission, or practice prohibited by this section
includes both implicit and explicit misrepresentations.
(b) Without limiting the scope of subsection (a), the following acts,
and the following representations as to the subject matter of a
consumer transaction, made orally, in writing, or by electronic
communication, by a supplier, are deceptive acts:
(1) That such subject of a consumer transaction has sponsorship,
approval, performance, characteristics, accessories, uses, or
benefits it does not have which the supplier knows or should
reasonably know it does not have.
(2) That such subject of a consumer transaction is of a particular
standard, quality, grade, style, or model, if it is not and if the
supplier knows or should reasonably know that it is not.
(3) That such subject of a consumer transaction is new or unused,
if it is not and if the supplier knows or should reasonably know
that it is not.
(4) That such subject of a consumer transaction will be supplied
to the public in greater quantity than the supplier intends or
reasonably expects.
(5) That replacement or repair constituting the subject of a
consumer transaction is needed, if it is not and if the supplier
knows or should reasonably know that it is not.
(6) That a specific price advantage exists as to such subject of a
consumer transaction, if it does not and if the supplier knows or
should reasonably know that it does not.
(7) That the supplier has a sponsorship, approval, or affiliation in
such consumer transaction the supplier does not have, and which
the supplier knows or should reasonably know that the supplier
does not have.
(8) That such consumer transaction involves or does not involve
a warranty, a disclaimer of warranties, or other rights, remedies,
or obligations, if the representation is false and if the supplier
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knows or should reasonably know that the representation is false.
(9) That the consumer will receive a rebate, discount, or other
benefit as an inducement for entering into a sale or lease in return
for giving the supplier the names of prospective consumers or
otherwise helping the supplier to enter into other consumer
transactions, if earning the benefit, rebate, or discount is
contingent upon the occurrence of an event subsequent to the time
the consumer agrees to the purchase or lease.
(10) That the supplier is able to deliver or complete the subject of
the consumer transaction within a stated period of time, when the
supplier knows or should reasonably know the supplier could not.
If no time period has been stated by the supplier, there is a
presumption that the supplier has represented that the supplier
will deliver or complete the subject of the consumer transaction
within a reasonable time, according to the course of dealing or the
usage of the trade.
(11) That the consumer will be able to purchase the subject of the
consumer transaction as advertised by the supplier, if the supplier
does not intend to sell it.
(12) That the replacement or repair constituting the subject of a
consumer transaction can be made by the supplier for the estimate
the supplier gives a customer for the replacement or repair, if the
specified work is completed and:
(A) the cost exceeds the estimate by an amount equal to or
greater than ten percent (10%) of the estimate;
(B) the supplier did not obtain written permission from the
customer to authorize the supplier to complete the work even
if the cost would exceed the amounts specified in clause (A);
(C) the total cost for services and parts for a single transaction
is more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750); and
(D) the supplier knew or reasonably should have known that
the cost would exceed the estimate in the amounts specified in
clause (A).
(13) That the replacement or repair constituting the subject of a
consumer transaction is needed, and that the supplier disposes of
the part repaired or replaced earlier than seventy-two (72) hours
after both:
(A) the customer has been notified that the work has been
completed; and
(B) the part repaired or replaced has been made available for
examination upon the request of the customer.
(14) Engaging in the replacement or repair of the subject of a
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consumer transaction if the consumer has not authorized the
replacement or repair, and if the supplier knows or should
reasonably know that it is not authorized.
(15) The act of misrepresenting the geographic location of the
supplier by listing an alternate business name or an assumed
business name (as described in IC 23-0.5-3-4) in a local telephone
directory if:
(A) the name misrepresents the supplier's geographic location;
(B) the listing fails to identify the locality and state of the
supplier's business;
(C) calls to the local telephone number are routinely forwarded
or otherwise transferred to a supplier's business location that
is outside the calling area covered by the local telephone
directory; and
(D) the supplier's business location is located in a county that
is not contiguous to a county in the calling area covered by the
local telephone directory.
(16) The act of listing an alternate business name or assumed
business name (as described in IC 23-0.5-3-4) in a directory
assistance data base if:
(A) the name misrepresents the supplier's geographic location;
(B) calls to the local telephone number are routinely forwarded
or otherwise transferred to a supplier's business location that
is outside the local calling area; and
(C) the supplier's business location is located in a county that
is not contiguous to a county in the local calling area.
(17) The violation by a supplier of IC 24-3-4 concerning
cigarettes for import or export.
(18) The act of a supplier in knowingly selling or reselling a
product to a consumer if the product has been recalled, whether
by the order of a court or a regulatory body, or voluntarily by the
manufacturer, distributor, or retailer, unless the product has been
repaired or modified to correct the defect that was the subject of
the recall.
(19) The violation by a supplier of 47 U.S.C. 227, including any
rules or regulations issued under 47 U.S.C. 227.
(20) The violation by a supplier of the federal Fair Debt
Collection Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.), including any
rules or regulations issued under the federal Fair Debt Collection
Practices Act (15 U.S.C. 1692 et seq.).
(21) A violation of IC 24-5-7 (concerning health spa services), as
set forth in IC 24-5-7-17.
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(22) A violation of IC 24-5-8 (concerning business opportunity
transactions), as set forth in IC 24-5-8-20.
(23) A violation of IC 24-5-10 (concerning home consumer
transactions), as set forth in IC 24-5-10-18.
(24) A violation of IC 24-5-11 (concerning real property
improvement contracts), as set forth in IC 24-5-11-14.
(25) A violation of IC 24-5-12 (concerning telephone
solicitations), as set forth in IC 24-5-12-23.
(26) A violation of IC 24-5-13.5 (concerning buyback motor
vehicles), as set forth in IC 24-5-13.5-14.
(27) A violation of IC 24-5-14 (concerning automatic
dialing-announcing devices), as set forth in IC 24-5-14-13.
(28) A violation of IC 24-5-15 (concerning credit services
organizations), as set forth in IC 24-5-15-11.
(29) A violation of IC 24-5-16 (concerning unlawful motor
vehicle subleasing), as set forth in IC 24-5-16-18.
(30) A violation of IC 24-5-17 (concerning environmental
marketing claims), as set forth in IC 24-5-17-14.
(31) A violation of IC 24-5-19 (concerning deceptive commercial
solicitation), as set forth in IC 24-5-19-11.
(32) A violation of IC 24-5-21 (concerning prescription drug
discount cards), as set forth in IC 24-5-21-7.
(33) A violation of IC 24-5-23.5-7 (concerning real estate
appraisals), as set forth in IC 24-5-23.5-9.
(34) A violation of IC 24-5-26 (concerning identity theft), as set
forth in IC 24-5-26-3.
(35) A violation of IC 24-5.5 (concerning mortgage rescue fraud),
as set forth in IC 24-5.5-6-1.
(36) A violation of IC 24-8 (concerning promotional gifts and
contests), as set forth in IC 24-8-6-3.
(37) A violation of IC 21-18.5-6 (concerning representations
made by a postsecondary credit bearing proprietary educational
institution), as set forth in IC 21-18.5-6-22.5.
(38) A violation of IC 24-5-15.5 (concerning collection actions of
a plaintiff debt buyer), as set forth in IC 24-5-15.5-6.
(39) A violation of IC 24-14 (concerning towing services), as set
forth in IC 24-14-10-1.
(40) A violation of IC 24-5-14.5 (concerning misleading or
inaccurate caller identification information), as set forth in
IC 24-5-14.5-12.
(41) A violation of IC 24-5-27 (concerning intrastate inmate
calling services), as set forth in IC 24-5-27-27.
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(c) Any representations on or within a product or its packaging or
in advertising or promotional materials which would constitute a
deceptive act shall be the deceptive act both of the supplier who places
such representation thereon or therein, or who authored such materials,
and such other suppliers who shall state orally or in writing that such
representation is true if such other supplier shall know or have reason
to know that such representation was false.
(d) If a supplier shows by a preponderance of the evidence that an
act resulted from a bona fide error notwithstanding the maintenance of
procedures reasonably adopted to avoid the error, such act shall not be
deceptive within the meaning of this chapter.
(e) It shall be a defense to any action brought under this chapter that
the representation constituting an alleged deceptive act was one made
in good faith by the supplier without knowledge of its falsity and in
reliance upon the oral or written representations of the manufacturer,
the person from whom the supplier acquired the product, any testing
organization, or any other person provided that the source thereof is
disclosed to the consumer.
(f) For purposes of subsection (b)(12), a supplier that provides
estimates before performing repair or replacement work for a customer
shall give the customer a written estimate itemizing as closely as
possible the price for labor and parts necessary for the specific job
before commencing the work.
(g) For purposes of subsection (b)(15) and (b)(16), a telephone
company or other provider of a telephone directory or directory
assistance service or its officer or agent is immune from liability for
publishing the listing of an alternate business name or assumed
business name of a supplier in its directory or directory assistance data
base unless the telephone company or other provider of a telephone
directory or directory assistance service is the same person as the
supplier who has committed the deceptive act.
(h) For purposes of subsection (b)(18), it is an affirmative defense
to any action brought under this chapter that the product has been
altered by a person other than the defendant to render the product
completely incapable of serving its original purpose.
SECTION 8. IC 24-5-27 IS ADDED TO THE INDIANA CODE AS
A NEW CHAPTER TO READ AS FOLLOWS [EFFECTIVE JULY
1, 2022]:
Chapter 27. Intrastate Inmate Calling Services
Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), sections
19 through 25 of this chapter apply to the following:
(1) An inmate calling services call that is initiated after June
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30, 2022.
(2) A contract described in section 26 of this chapter that is
entered into or renewed after June 30, 2022, for the provision
of inmate calling services at a correctional facility.
(b) Sections 19 through 25 of this chapter do not apply to an
inmate calling services call that is:
(1) initiated after June 30, 2022; and
(2) made in connection with a contract described in section 26
of this chapter that is:
(A) entered into or renewed before July 1, 2022; and
(B) in effect at the time the inmate calling services call is
initiated.
(c) Sections 19 through 25 of this chapter do not apply with
respect to a contract described in section 26 of this chapter that is:
(1) entered into or renewed before July 1, 2022; and
(2) for the provision of inmate calling services at a
correctional facility.
The exemption from sections 19 through 25 of this chapter
provided by this subsection terminates when the contract or the
renewal of the contract either expires by its terms or is terminated
by any party to the contract.
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, "ancillary service charge" means
any charge that:
(1) consumers may be assessed for, or in connection with, the
intrastate use of inmate calling services (including any
intrastate inmate calling services call that includes
jurisdictionally mixed charges); and
(2) is not included in the per minute charges assessed for
individual calls.
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, "authorized fee" means a
government authorized, but discretionary, fee:
(1) that a provider must remit to a federal, state, or local
government; and
(2) with respect to which a provider is permitted, but not
required, to pass through to consumers;
for, or in connection with, intrastate inmate calling services.
Sec. 4. As used in this chapter, "collect calling" means an
arrangement in which the called party takes affirmative action
clearly indicating that the party will pay the charges associated
with a call originating from an inmate telephone.
Sec. 5. (a) As used in this chapter, "consumer" means an
individual who pays, or is responsible for paying, a provider for
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intrastate inmate calling services.
(b) The term includes an inmate who pays, or is responsible for
paying, a provider for intrastate inmate calling services.
Sec. 6. As used in this chapter, "correctional facility" means:
(1) a state penal institution;
(2) a county jail; or
(3) a secure juvenile facility;
in Indiana.
Sec. 7. As used in this chapter, "debit calling" means a
presubscription or comparable service that allows an inmate, or
someone acting on an inmate's behalf, to fund an account that:
(1) is set up through a provider; and
(2) can be used to pay for inmate calling services calls
originated by the inmate.
Sec. 8. As used in this chapter, "flat rate calling" means a
calling plan under which a provider charges a single fee for an
inmate calling services call, regardless of the duration of the call.
Sec. 9. As used in this chapter, "inmate" means an individual
detained at a correctional facility, regardless of the duration of the
detention.
Sec. 10. As used in this chapter, "inmate calling service" means
a service that allows inmates to make calls to individuals outside
the correctional facility where the inmate is being held, regardless
of the technology used to deliver the service.
Sec. 11. As used in this chapter, "inmate telephone" means a
telephone instrument, or other device capable of initiating calls, set
aside by authorities of a correctional facility for use by inmates.
Sec. 12. As used in this chapter, "intrastate call" means a call
that originates and terminates in Indiana.
Sec. 13. As used in this chapter, "jurisdictionally mixed charge"
means any charge that:
(1) consumers may be assessed for use of inmate calling
services;
(2) is not included in the per minute charges assessed for
individual calls; and
(3) is assessed for, or in connection with, the use of inmate
calling services to make calls that have:
(A) interstate or international components; and
(B) intrastate components;
that are not able to be segregated at the time the charge is
incurred.
Sec. 14. As used in this chapter, "mandatory tax or fee" means
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a tax or fee that a provider is required to:
(1) collect directly from consumers; and
(2) remit to federal, state, or local governments;
for, or in connection with, intrastate inmate calling services.
Sec. 15. As used in this chapter, "per call or per connection
charge" means a one (1) time fee charged to a consumer at call
initiation.
Sec. 16. As used in this chapter, "prepaid calling" means a
presubscription or comparable service in which:
(1) a consumer, other than an inmate, funds an account set up
through a provider; and
(2) funds from the account can then be used to pay for inmate
calling services, including calls that originate with an inmate.
Sec. 17. As used in this chapter, "prepaid collect calling" means
a calling arrangement that:
(1) allows an inmate to initiate an inmate calling services call
without having a preestablished billing arrangement; and
(2) provides a means, within that call, for the called party to
establish an arrangement with a provider for the party to be
billed directly by the provider for future calls from the same
inmate.
Sec. 18. As used in this chapter, "provider of inmate calling
services", or "provider", means any communications service
provider that provides inmate calling services, regardless of the
technology used to provide the services.
Sec. 19. (a) As used in this section, "site commission" means any
form of monetary payment, in kind payment, gift, exchange of
services or goods, fee, technology allowance, or product that a
provider of inmate calling services pays, gives, donates, or
otherwise provides to:
(1) an entity that operates a correctional facility;
(2) an entity with which the provider of inmate calling
services enters into an agreement to provide inmate calling
services;
(3) a governmental agency that oversees a correctional
facility;
(4) the city, county, or state in which a correctional facility is
located; or
(5) an agent of a correctional facility.
(b) Subject to subsections (c) and (d), the rate for intrastate:
(1) collect calling;
(2) debit calling;
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(3) prepaid calling; or
(4) prepaid collect calling;
in connection with inmate calling services may not exceed the rate
cap for the comparable interstate service in connection with inmate
calling services, as set by the Federal Communications Commission
and in effect at the time the call is initiated, including any interim
rate cap that is set by the Federal Communications Commission
and in effect at the time the call is initiated.
(c) An intrastate rate cap under subsection (b) is subject to any
distinctions in the comparable interstate rate cap set by the Federal
Communications Commission that are based on:
(1) the type or size of the correctional facility from which the
inmate calling services call is placed, including:
(A) whether the correctional facility is a jail or a prison, as
those terms may be defined by the Federal
Communications Commission at the time the call is
initiated; and
(B) the average daily population of the correctional
facility, as that term may be defined by the Federal
Communications Commission at the time the call is
initiated; and
(2) whether any site commission is sought to be recovered
through the intrastate rate for a service, including any
distinctions in the facility-related rate component, as that
term may be defined by the Federal Communications
Commission at the time the call is initiated, that are based on
whether the site commission is legally mandated or
contractually prescribed.
(d) A provider that has been granted a waiver by the Federal
Communications Commission from the interstate rate caps for the
inmate calling services described in subsection (b) with respect to
a particular:
(1) correctional facility; or
(2) contract for the provision of inmate calling services;
is not subject to the intrastate rate caps under subsection (b) for
the comparable intrastate services provided to the same
correctional facility or under the same contract. The exemption
from the intrastate rate caps provided under this subsection runs
concurrently with the term of the exemption from the
corresponding interstate rate caps, as determined by the Federal
Communications Commission.
Sec. 20. (a) The following definitions apply throughout this
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section:
(1) "Automated payment fee" means:
(A) a credit card payment fee;
(B) a debit card payment fee; or
(C) a bill processing fee.
The term includes fees for payments made by interactive voice
response, the Internet, or kiosk.
(2) "Fee for single call and related services" means a billing
arrangement in which:
(A) an inmate's collect calls are billed through a third
party on a per call basis; and
(B) the called party:
(i) does not have an account with the provider of inmate
calling services; or
(ii) does not want to establish an account with the
provider of inmate calling services.
(3) "Live agent fee" means a fee associated with the optional
use of a live operator to complete inmate calling services
transactions.
(4) "Paper bill or statement fee" means a fee associated with
providing a customer of inmate calling services an optional
paper billing statement.
(5) "Third party financial transaction fee" means the exact
fee, with no markup, that a provider of inmate calling services
is charged by a third party to transfer money or process
financial transactions to facilitate a consumer's ability to
make account payments through the third party.
(b) A provider may not charge an ancillary service charge for,
or in connection with, an intrastate inmate calling services call,
other than those ancillary service charges permitted by the Federal
Communications Commission for, or in connection with, interstate
or international inmate calling services calls at the time the call is
initiated.
(c) Subject to subsection (d), a rate for an ancillary service
charge permitted under subsection (b) for, or in connection with,
an intrastate inmate calling services call shall not exceed the rate
for the comparable ancillary service charge permitted by the
Federal Communications Commission for, or in connection with,
interstate or international inmate calling services calls at the time
the call is initiated. Subject to subsection (b), ancillary service
charges subject to the rate cap set forth in this subsection include
the following:
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(1) Automated payment fees.
(2) Fees for single call and related services.
(3) Live agent fees.
(4) Paper bill or statement fees.
(5) Third party financial transaction fees.
(d) A provider that has been granted a waiver by the Federal
Communications Commission from the ancillary service charge
caps for interstate or international inmate calling services calls
with respect to a particular:
(1) correctional facility; or
(2) contract for the provision of inmate calling services;
is not subject to the intrastate caps under subsection (c) for the
comparable intrastate ancillary services provided to the same
correctional facility or under the same contract. The exemption
from the intrastate ancillary service charge caps provided under
this subsection runs concurrently with the term of the exemption
from the corresponding interstate or international ancillary service
charge caps, as determined by the Federal Communications
Commission.
Sec. 21. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), a provider shall
not:
(1) prohibit or prevent completion of an intrastate collect
calling call made in connection with an inmate calling service;
or
(2) decline to establish or otherwise degrade intrastate collect
calling made in connection with inmate calling services;
solely for the reason that the provider lacks a billing relationship
with the called party's communications service provider.
(b) The prohibitions set forth in subsection (a) do not apply if a
provider offers debit calling, prepaid calling, or prepaid collect
calling for intrastate inmate calling services calls.
Sec. 22. (a) A provider may not charge any taxes or fees to users
of inmate calling services for, or in connection with, intrastate
calls, except for the following:
(1) Authorized fees.
(2) Mandatory taxes and fees.
(b) Any:
(1) authorized fee; or
(2) mandatory tax or fee;
passed through to consumers for, or in connection with, intrastate
inmate calling services may not include a markup, unless the
markup is specifically authorized by a federal, state, or local
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statute, rule, or regulation.
Sec. 23. A provider may not impose a per call or per connection
charge on a consumer for any intrastate inmate calling services
call.
Sec. 24. A provider may not offer flat rate calling for intrastate
inmate calling services.
Sec. 25. (a) A provider may not institute a minimum balance
requirement for a consumer to use:
(1) debit calling; or
(2) prepaid calling;
for intrastate inmate calling services calls.
(b) A provider may not prohibit a consumer from depositing at
least fifty dollars ($50) per transaction to fund a:
(1) debit calling; or
(2) prepaid calling;
account that can be used for intrastate inmate calling services calls.
Sec. 26. (a) After June 30, 2022, a provider shall not enter into
or renew a contract with:
(1) the department of correction; or
(2) any:
(A) county;
(B) city; or
(C) public or private agency or organization;
that operates a correctional facility in Indiana;
for the provision of inmate calling services at a correctional facility
unless the terms of the contract comply with this chapter.
(b) Any term, condition, or provision that:
(1) is included in a contract that is entered into or renewed
after June 30, 2022, for the provision of inmate calling
services at a correctional facility; and
(2) violates this chapter;
is void.
Sec. 27. A provider that violates this chapter:
(1) commits a deceptive act that is actionable by the attorney
general or by a consumer under IC 24-5-0.5-4; and
(2) is subject to the remedies and penalties under IC 24-5-0.5.
HEA 1181 Speaker of the House of Representatives
President of the Senate
President Pro Tempore
Governor of the State of Indiana
Date: Time:
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