A bill that arrived on Gov. JB Pritzker's desk Thursday ensures committed people and their correspondents are not charged any fee for mail and scanning services exceeding the standard postage rate. 

Sponsors said it's important families stay connected with their loved ones, and the state should not make that process harder.

Sponsors say it is important that families stay connected with their loved ones, and the state should not make that process harder.

State representatives passed a bill Thursday to ensure people in the Department of Corrections are not charged unreasonable fees for sending mail.

The plan would ensure committed people and their correspondents are not charged any fee, surcharge or cost for mail or scanning services that exceed the standard postage rate.