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MI SB0551
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits selling, giving, furnishing, or disposing of cellular telephones or wireless communication devices to prisoners in correctional facilities or on facility grounds.
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Prohibits prisoners from possessing or using cellular telephones or wireless communication devices in correctional facilities or on facility grounds without authorization from the Department of Corrections.
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Subjects confiscated cellular telephones and wireless devices to disposal as contraband, or donation to nonprofits serving military personnel or other charities approved by the facility warden if the device is serviceable and not needed for criminal prosecution.
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Effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State on July 2, 2012.
Legislative Description
Crimes; other; possession or use of cellular telephone or wireless device by prisoner in correctional facility; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends sec. 3a of 1909 PA 17 (MCL 800.283a).
Crimes, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 0255'12 With Immediate Effect
7/18/2012