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MS HB524

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Donnie Bell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Mississippi Code Section 47-5-195 to provide enhanced penalties for incarcerated offenders or correctional facility employees possessing contraband
  • Violations of Section 47-5-193 or 47-5-194 remain felonies punishable by 3-15 years imprisonment and fines up to $25,000
  • Violations involving illegal drugs, cell phones, or cell phone components (including SIM cards and chargers) may be punished up to twice the authorized penalty at the court's discretion
  • Takes effect July 1, 2018

Legislative Description

Possession of cell phones and contraband by incarcerated offenders and correctional employees; provide enhanced penalty for.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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