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2010 Regular Session bill information current as of December 10, 2010 - 9:00 p.m.
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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. Explain Legislative Date 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

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 Explain Committee Votes:
House
Judiciary



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