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Increased Penalties for Providing Phones in Prisons and Contraband Policy Review

This Act establishes a specific maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment for individuals who provide cell phones or other communication devices to inmates in correctional facilities. Furthermore, it mandates the Bureau of Prisons to review and update its internal policies regarding inmates possessing prohibited objects within one year. The goal is to enhance safety measures for both correctional staff and incarcerated individuals.
Key points
A new maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment is established for providing cell phones or communication devices to inmates in federal prisons.
The Bureau of Prisons must review and update policies on inmate possession of prohibited items within one year to improve safety for staff and incarcerated individuals.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_5284
Sponsor: Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5284.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new maximum penalty of 2 years imprisonment is established for providing cell phones or communication devices to inmates in federal prisons.
  • The Bureau of Prisons must review and update policies on inmate possession of prohibited items within one year to improve safety for staff and incarcerated individuals.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Ossoff, Jon [D-GA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6415; text: CR S6415)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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