Creating crime of attempting to smuggle contraband into federal correctional institutions within the state

Summary

The bill adds federal correctional facilities to West Virginia’s list of places where it is illegal to deliver or transport contraband. It defines prohibited items such as telecommunications devices, weapons, alcohol, poison and drugs, and sets felony and misdemeanor penalties for anyone who attempts to bring them in or give them to inmates. The law aims to curb illegal communications and escape attempts inside prisons.

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