Prison Cell Phone Ban Goes To Henry's Desk

A bill that bans cellular telephones in Oklahoma prisons is now on Governor Henry's desk after legislative approval.

Senator Don Barrington, Lawton Republican, said cell phones join items that are already prohibited in prison, including alcohol, tobacco, drugs and other items that can be used as weapons.

He says cell phones "are one of the more dangerous weapons since prisoners are using them to harass their victims," while continuing to be involved in drug cartels and other criminal activity.

The bill makes it a felony punishable with up to two years in jail and a $2,500 file for anyone to bring a cell phone or any electronic digital transmission device into a prison without permission.

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