Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-20T03:23:19Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 736 Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/20/2025, 3:23 AM

Summary of Bill S 736

Bill 119 s 736, also known as the "Prohibited Provision of Phone in Correctional Facility Act," aims to increase the penalty for individuals who provide phones to inmates in correctional facilities. The bill seeks to address the issue of contraband phones being smuggled into prisons, which can be used by inmates to commit crimes, coordinate illegal activities, and communicate with individuals outside of the facility.

Under the proposed legislation, individuals caught providing phones to inmates would face harsher penalties, including longer prison sentences and higher fines. The bill also includes provisions for increased monitoring and enforcement measures to prevent the smuggling of phones into correctional facilities.

Supporters of the bill argue that cracking down on the use of contraband phones in prisons is essential for maintaining safety and security within correctional facilities. They believe that by increasing the penalties for prohibited provision of phones, the bill will deter individuals from engaging in this illegal activity. Opponents of the bill, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on individuals who may unknowingly or unintentionally provide phones to inmates. They argue that the bill may disproportionately target low-income individuals or individuals with limited knowledge of the law. Overall, Bill 119 s 736 aims to address the issue of contraband phones in correctional facilities by increasing penalties for individuals who provide phones to inmates. The bill is currently under consideration in the US Congress and has sparked debate among lawmakers and stakeholders.

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Current Status of Bill S 736

Bill S 736 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill S 736 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 26, 2025. Bill S 736's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 26, 2025

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A bill to increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.A bill to increase the penalty for prohibited provision of a phone in a correctional facility, and for other purposes.

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