HOUSE BILL 61

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

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

Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Judiciary