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MI SB0552

Bill

Status

Passed

7/18/2012

Primary Sponsor

Goeff Hansen

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Origin

Senate

96th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits selling, giving, furnishing, or aiding in the provision of cellular telephones or wireless communication devices to prisoners in jails, jail buildings, or jail grounds

  • Prohibits prisoners from possessing or using cellular telephones or wireless communication devices in jails except with authorization from jail leadership

  • Allows confiscation of cellular telephones and wireless devices used in violation of this section as contraband

  • Requires serviceable confiscated devices no longer needed for criminal prosecution to be donated to nonprofits providing devices to military personnel or other approved charities

  • Effective immediately upon enactment on July 2, 2012

Legislative Description

Crimes; other; distribution, possession, or use of cellular telephone or other wireless communication device in a jail; prohibit, and provide for confiscation and disposal of those cellular telephones and wireless devices. Amends 1981 PA 7 (MCL 801.261 - 801.267) by adding sec. 2a.

Corrections, other

Last Action

Assigned Pa 0256'12 With Immediate Effect

7/18/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary6/30/2011

Full Bill Text

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