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This bill modifies Missouri law regarding possession of unlawful items in correctional facilities by expanding the definition of prohibited items to include unauthorized portable electronic communication devices. The bill adds a fifth category of prohibited items that encompasses cellular telephones, text messaging devices, personal digital assistants, pagers, and other similar electronic devices capable of initiating, receiving, storing, or viewing communication, information, images, or data. Under the proposed legislation, possession of such unauthorized electronic devices would be classified as a class D felony, in addition to existing penalties for other prohibited items like controlled substances, intoxicating liquor, and weapons. The bill maintains provisions allowing jail administrators to deny visitation privileges or refer individuals to prosecution for bringing prohibited items into correctional facilities. Additionally, the bill preserves an existing provision that allows for potential expungement of records for certain violations, though this would not apply to individuals found guilty of delivering or possessing controlled substances in correctional settings. The changes aim to enhance security in correctional centers, city and county jails, and private detention facilities by more comprehensively addressing potential communication and security risks posed by electronic devices.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2414&year=2026&code=R