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This bill amends Tennessee law to increase the penalties for introducing or possessing contraband, which refers to illegal items, within penal institutions, meaning prisons or jails. Specifically, it elevates the severity of the crime for certain actions and types of contraband, moving them up one or two felony classifications. For instance, acts that were previously a Class C felony are now a Class B felony, and those that were a Class D felony are now a Class C felony. Furthermore, if the introduction or possession of contraband, particularly involving a telecommunication device (like a cell phone), results in the death of another person, the penalty is significantly increased to a Class D felony. These changes aim to deter illegal activities within correctional facilities by imposing stricter punishments.

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https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB2144&ga=114