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This bill amends Arkansas Code § 5-54-119 to address the offense of furnishing, possessing, or using prohibited articles in correctional facilities, the Arkansas State Hospital, or youth services programs. The key provisions include: 1. Defining the offense of furnishing a prohibited article, such as a weapon, intoxicating beverage, or communication device, as a Class B or C felony depending on the item. 2. Establishing the offense of possessing a prohibited article, such as a cell phone or controlled substance, as a Class B felony. 3. Creating the offense of using a prohibited article, such as a cell phone, to commit or attempt to commit an escape, engage in a continuing criminal enterprise, or commit a violent felony, as a Class A felony. 4. Defining the offense of delivering a prohibited article, specifically a controlled substance, as a Class A or B felony depending on whether the substance causes death or serious bodily injury. 5. Providing an exemption for religious officials who supply sacramental wine to inmates for approved religious services.

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http://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/assembly/2019/2019R/Pages/BillInformation.aspx?measureno=HB1754