as introduced - 92nd Legislature (2021 - 2022) Posted on 03/10/2022 03:41pm
A bill for an act
relating to corrections; appropriating money for a family support unit and youth
communication and support services.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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$280,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of corrections to create a family support unit that focuses on family support and engagement
for incarcerated individuals and the individuals' families. The base for fiscal year 2024 and
each subsequent fiscal year is $280,000.
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$1,500,000 in fiscal year 2023 is appropriated from the general fund to the commissioner
of corrections to provide communications and related supportive services for incarcerated
individuals to connect with family members and other approved support persons or service
providers through video visits and phone calls during an individual's incarceration. The
base for fiscal year 2024 and each subsequent fiscal year is $1,500,000.
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