SB440Introduced in the Senate
Increasing penalty for transporting telecommunication devices into jails
Introduced by Vince Deeds, District 10
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
The purpose of this bill is to make transportation of a telecommunication device into a state correctional facility a felony.
Where it stands
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
March 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Passed Senate (Roll No. 53) · February 9, 2026
34
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
34 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Trenton Barnhart | 9 | Yes |
| Ryan Weld | 1 | Yes |
| Laura Wakim Chapman | 1 | Yes |
| Charles Clements | 2 | Yes |
| Chris Rose | 2 | Yes |
| Mike Azinger | 3 | Yes |
| Eric Tarr | 4 | Yes |
| Amy Nichole Grady | 4 | Yes |
| Mike Woelfel | 5 | Yes |
| Scott Fuller | 5 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
To Judiciary
Introduced in Senate
To Judiciary
Committee substitute reported
On 1st reading
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading
Read 2nd time
On 3rd reading
Laid over on 3rd reading 2/6/2026
Read 3rd time
Passed Senate (Roll No. 53)
Ordered to House
House received Senate message
Introduced in House
To Judiciary
To House Judiciary
Markup Discussion
Do pass
Immediate consideration
Read 1st time
On 2nd reading, Special Calendar
Placed on House Calendar
On 2nd reading, House Calendar
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