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Introduced
02/22/2019
02/22/2019
In Committee
03/04/2019
03/04/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/03/2019
05/03/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Prohibits introduction into or possession of any cellular telephone or other portable communication device on grounds of any county detention facility.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the introduction or possession of any cellular telephone or other portable communication device on the grounds of any county detention facility, except for devices approved or issued by the sheriff or officer in charge for investigative or institutional security purposes or for conducting official business. Violations involving intoxicating drugs, cellular phones, or instruments to aid escape are punishable as third-degree felonies. The bill also updates the criminal offense severity ranking chart to include these new prohibited items introduced into county detention facilities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Other Sponsors (1)
Criminal Justice Subcommittee (H)
Last Action
Died in Judiciary Committee, companion bill(s) passed, see CS/HB 7125 (Ch. 2019-167) (on 05/03/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1029 |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1029/BillText/c1/PDF |
| House Committee Amendment #542163 | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1029/Amendment/542163/PDF |
| Bill | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2019/1029/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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