An Act relating to the use and possession of electronic devices by prisoners.
SB 19 restricts electronic device access for prisoners in Alaska state correctional facilities. It prohibits inmates from possessing computers, tablets, or most personal electronics (like VCRs or phones) unless approved for rehabilitation, education, legal research, or job training under specific conditions. The bill also bans access to R-rated movies, NC-17 films, certain cable services, and materials that could incite violence, aid escapes, or facilitate criminal activity. These rules directly affect all prisoners in state correctional facilities, limiting their personal device use and media consumption to enhance security and order. The bill does not change food or housing standards but focuses on digital and media restrictions within correctional facilities.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action May 7, 2025
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
22
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Apr 25, 2025
Committee
(S) REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
upper
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
(S) Moved SB 19 Out of Committee
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Robert Myers
RRepublican
Co
Elvi Gray-Jackson
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Claman
DDemocratic
Co
Scott Kawasaki
DDemocratic
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