Ending excessive and hidden fees charged to incarcerated individuals and their families.
This Act aims to provide financial relief and transparency for families supporting incarcerated individuals by eliminating excessive and hidden fees for essential services in correctional facilities. It mandates that companies clearly display the total price, including all mandatory fees, and prohibits charging fees that are disproportionately high compared to the service cost. Consumers gain the right to sue companies for violations and recover unfairly charged money.
Key points
Companies operating in correctional facilities must clearly display the total price, including all mandatory fees, in advertisements and price presentations to eliminate hidden costs.
Prohibits charging mandatory fees that are excessive or disproportionate to the cost of the good or service, especially where consumer choice is limited.
Affected individuals (families and incarcerated persons) gain a private right to sue companies for violations and seek damages or restitution.
Mandates full refunds (including mandatory fees) for goods or services that are defective or undelivered.
Status:
Expired
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