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Increases Penalties for Phones in Prisons
Recent Bills/Increases Penalties for Phones in Prisons

Increases Penalties for Phones in Prisons

IntroducedN/A
Passed Senate3 months ago
Intro
Senate
House
Pres
Waiting for a House floor vote.
It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.
Crime and Law EnforcementCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentSmuggling and traffickingTelephone and wireless communication
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Why This Matters

This bill increases the penalties for anyone who provides a phone to inmates in correctional facilities, making the maximum prison sentence two years.

If you provide a phone to an inmate, you could face up to two years in prison under this new law.
Who this affects
inmates · prison staff · individuals smuggling phones
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill raises the maximum prison sentence for providing a phone to inmates from one year to two years.
  2. 2It specifically targets individuals who supply prohibited items, like phones, to incarcerated people.
  3. 3The Bureau of Prisons must review and update its policies regarding contraband within one year of this bill becoming law.
  4. 4The bill aims to enhance safety for both inmates and prison staff by reducing contraband access.
Read the detailed summary

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act This bill increases federal criminal penalties for providing or attempting to provide a cell phone to an individual who is incarcerated at a prison.

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Bills must pass the House, Senate, and be signed by the President to become law.
Intro
Senate
House
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IntroducedJan 24, 2025
Sponsors
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SenateJun 10
HouseCurrent

Waiting for a House floor vote.

It was held at the desk rather than sent to a committee, so it can be taken up directly.

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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