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MS HB1124

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/27/2018

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 47-5-193 of Mississippi Code to clarify that possessing, furnishing, or assisting in furnishing cell phones, components, or accessories to confined offenders is unlawful for officers, employees, and other persons.

  • Authorizes circuit courts to issue orders disabling contraband cell phone service from carriers to prevent inmate access.

  • Establishes that violations are punishable under the penalties prescribed in Section 47-5-195.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

Contraband cell phones; provide that it shall be a felony to communicate with inmates on such phones under certain circumstances.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/27/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/15/2018

Full Bill Text

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