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MS SB2704

Bill

Status

Passed

4/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Sampson Jackson

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Origin

Senate

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 47-5-193 of Mississippi Code to authorize circuit courts to issue orders disabling contraband cell phone service from carriers.

  • Maintains existing prohibition on possession or furnishing of cell phones, weapons, deadly weapons, unauthorized electronic devices, and contraband items to offenders in state correctional facilities.

  • Expands prohibition to include cell phone components and accessories such as Subscriber Information Module (SIM) cards and chargers.

  • Applies to officers, employees of the Department of Corrections, county sheriff's departments, private correctional facilities, municipal facilities, and any other persons or offenders.

  • Takes effect upon passage.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

Approved by Governor

4/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/21/2019

Full Bill Text

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