Arkansas · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1953: TO PROVIDE FOR A SURCHARGE TO BE ASSESSED ON INMATE PHONE CALLS TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF SECURITY NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH INMATE COMMUNICATIONS.

In committee Last action May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Plain-language summary

HB 1953 is a bill introduced in the Arkansas House on April 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: TO PROVIDE FOR A SURCHARGE TO BE ASSESSED ON INMATE PHONE CALLS TO OFFSET THE COSTS OF SECURITY NEEDS ASSOCIATED WITH INMATE COMMUNICATIONS. Primary sponsor: Dave Wallace (Republican), Randy Torres (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 5, 2025): Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Dave Wallace (Republican); Randy Torres (Republican).