PENAL INSTITUTION-CELL PHONE
Summary
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that a person who brings, without authorization, cellular communications equipment within the secure perimeter of any penal institution is deemed to have given his or her consent to the governing authority of the penal institution using available technology to prevent that cellular communications equipment from sending or receiving telephone calls or other forms of electronic communication. Provides that notice of this provision shall be posted at all public entry gates of the penal institution. Provides that the governing authority of the penal institution shall not access data or communications that have been captured using available technology from unauthorized use of the cellular communications equipment except after obtaining a valid search warrant. Establishes civil penalties for violation. Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that any inmate who is found to be in possession of cellular communications equipment in violation of the Criminal Code of 1961 shall be subject to good conduct credit denial or loss of up to 90 days if confined to a Department of Corrections facility. Amends the County Jail Good Behavior Allowance Act. Provides that if an inmate brings into or possesses contraband in the penal institution that is cellular communications equipment, the warden may revoke up to 90 days of the inmate's good behavior allowance. Makes other changes.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2011
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 29, 2011
Last action Jan 8, 2013
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
10
Key actions
0
Committee
3
Jan 8, 2013
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Mar 9, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Jan 24, 2012
Senate · Referred to committee
Assigned to Criminal Law
Nov 29, 2011
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Assignments
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Ira I. Silverstein
DDemocratic
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