Bill > HB2708

This bill modifies the offense of possessing unlawful items in a prison or jail by adding unauthorized portable electronic communication devices, such as cell phones, to the list of prohibited items. These devices are defined as anything capable of initiating, receiving, storing, or viewing communication, information, images, or data. The bill specifies that possessing such a device will be a class D felony, similar to possessing controlled substances without a prescription. It also adjusts the felony classifications for other offenses, making the possession of weapons that endanger safety a class B felony. The bill aims to enhance security within correctional facilities by explicitly criminalizing the possession of these modern communication tools.