AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- JAILS AND PRISONS
04/16/2026 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Summary
The bill criminalizes the conveyance of items such as drugs, tobacco, weapons, or electronic devices into adult correctional facilities or the state training school for youth unless the director of corrections or the youth‑development director gives permission. Violators can be sentenced to as much as ten years in prison and fined up to $5,000. The measure seeks to tighten security and protect inmates and youth residents.
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