Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act
Description
This bill would increase federal criminal penalties for providing or attempting to provide a cell phone to an incarcerated individual.
Summary
What it does
This bill proposes to increase federal criminal penalties for individuals who provide or attempt to provide a cell phone to an incarcerated person. The legislation specifically targets the introduction of mobile devices as contraband within the prison system.
Who is affected
This bill affects individuals who provide or attempt to provide cell phones to persons incarcerated in federal prisons. It also directly impacts incarcerated individuals who receive or possess such devices by increasing the associated federal criminal penalties.
Key provisions
- Increased penalties for cell phone contraband. The bill raises federal criminal penalties for individuals who provide or attempt to provide a cell phone to an incarcerated person in a prison.
Fiscal impact
Not applicable: No CBO cost estimate available
Effective dates
Not applicable: Official Summary does not address effective dates
Relationship to existing law
This bill modifies existing federal criminal law by increasing the penalties associated with providing or attempting to provide cellular telephones to incarcerated individuals.
Stated purpose
The bill aims to deter the introduction of unauthorized communication devices into correctional facilities by increasing federal criminal penalties for providing or attempting to provide a cell phone to an incarcerated individual.