HB1286 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates Class C felony offense of possessing a telecommunication device in a place where prisoners are housed if the device is used to facilitate coercing a juror or witness, escape, or a felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 39, Chapter 16.

HB1286 — Criminal Offenses - As introduced, creates Class C felony offense of possessing a telecommunication device in a place where prisoners are housed if the device is used to facilitate coercing a juror or witness, escape, or a felony drug offense. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13; Title 39, Chapter 14; Title 39, Chapter 15 and Title 39, Chapter 16. · Informed CitizenryHB1286 amends Tennessee Code to prohibit individuals from knowingly taking or possessing telecommunications devices in penal institutions where prisoners are housed without the express written cons…Open in Informed Citizenry