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MI HB4033
Bill
Status
11/9/2021
Primary Sponsor
Scott VanSingel
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "correctional facility" to include facilities operated by private contractors under MCL 791.220i for housing federal detainees and inmates, with facility administrators authorized as chief administrators for these facilities.
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Redefines "prisoner" to include individuals detained by and under custody of a federal agency and housed in private contractor facilities described in the bill.
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Grants facility administrators of private contractor correctional facilities authority to authorize prisoner use of cellular telephones and wireless communication devices, in addition to the Department of Corrections.
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Clarifies that confiscated serviceable cellular telephones or wireless devices must be donated to nonprofits serving military personnel or other approved charities, if applicable.
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Takes effect only upon enactment of Senate Bill No. ____ or House Bill No. 4034 of the 101st Legislature (contingency provision).
Legislative Description
Corrections: private facilities; prohibiting certain conduct relating to a prisoner in a correctional facility; expand to correctional facilities operated by a private contractor. Amends secs. 1a & 3a of 1909 PA 17 (MCL 800.281a & 800.283a). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4034'21
Corrections: other
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Judiciary And Public Safety
11/10/2021