SB59 establishes specific felony penalties for inmates caught possessing prohibited items in state prisons, including alcoholic beverages, marijuana, drugs, cell phones, and weapons—with violations ranging from Class 6 felonies (for alcohol, marijuana, and drugs) to Class 4 felonies (for cell phones and electronic devices). The bill clarifies that only items directly issued by the Department of Corrections and used according to department policy are permitted, and requires any non-prohibited drugs to be prescribed in writing by authorized medical professionals for a defined period.
Signed by the Governor S.J. 529
Delivered to the Governor S.J. 478
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
Signed by the President S.J. 455
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 47, NAYS 23. H.J. 454
Judiciary Do Pass Passed, YEAS 10, NAYS 2.
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Judiciary H.J. 254
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 221
Judiciary Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 6, NAYS 0.
Judiciary Amend the amendment
Judiciary Motion to amend
Judiciary Scheduled for hearing S.J. 1
First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 11
Judiciary
Prime sponsor · Sen
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass
Do Pass Amended
Judiciary — Do Pass Amended