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MS HB1237

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2019

Primary Sponsor

Bill Kinkade

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes circuit courts to issue orders disabling contraband cell phone service from carriers in correctional facilities
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on possessing, furnishing, or bringing weapons, deadly weapons, unauthorized electronic devices, contraband items, cell phones, and related components (including SIM cards and chargers) into state correctional facilities
  • Applies to employees of the Department of Corrections, county sheriffs' departments, private correctional facilities, municipal facilities, and inmates
  • Violators are subject to penalties prescribed under Section 47-5-195
  • Takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Contraband cell phones; authorize circuit court to issue order to disable service from carrier.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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