2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 61

File Code: Public Safety
Sponsored By:
Delegate V. Turner
Entitled:
Correctional Services - Provision, Possession, and Use of Wireless Communication Devices in Correctional Facilities - Penalties

Synopsis:

Prohibiting an inmate from using or possessing a wireless communication device unless authorized to do so by a managing official; providing that an inmate is subject to a penalty that includes a mandatory minimum sentence; prohibiting a person from providing or attempting to provide an inmate with a wireless communication device unless authorized to do so by a managing official; providing that an employee of a State correctional facility who violates the Act is subject to removal; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
9/10
Pre-filed
1/13
First Reading Judiciary
1/6
Hearing 1/19 at 1:00 p.m.
2/8
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Correctional Institutions -see also- Patuxent Institution
Correctional Officers
Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment
Parole and Probation
Penalties and Sentences -see also- Death Penalty
Prisoners -see also- Ex-Offenders
State Employees
Telecommunications -see also- Telephones

Bill affects the following Statute:

Correctional Services
( 8-804 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Judiciary