ArkansasArkansas authorizes up to $1 million to detect banned prison devices
The Arkansas Department of Corrections can spend up to $1 million in available cash funds through June 30, 2027, on technology to detect and limit banned wireless devices in prisons.
What it does
Arkansas authorizes up to $1 million for technology targeting banned wireless devices in prisons during the 2026–2027 fiscal year. Spending depends on available cash funds.
Argument forTechnology that detects banned wireless devices could help prison staff find and limit unauthorized communications inside correctional facilities.
Argument againstSpending up to $1 million on this technology could leave less cash available for other prison needs.
More detail
The Arkansas Department of Corrections can spend up to $1 million from a cash fund held in the State Treasury. The money covers buying, setting up, and operating technology and related services to detect, track, and limit banned wireless device activity in Division of Correction facilities. Spending cannot exceed the authorized amount or the money available by law. The department must follow applicable state purchasing, budgeting, and financial control rules. The law took effect July 1, 2026. The spending authorization covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 22Notification that HB1079 is now Act 64Became Law
- Apr 16Correctly enrolled and ordered transmitted to the Governor's Office.To Governor
- Apr 16TO BE ENROLLED
- Apr 16Returned from the Senate as passed.
- Apr 16Returned to the House as Passed.
- Apr 16EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 16Read the third time and passed.Passed Senate
- Apr 15Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and placed on the calendar.Minor
- Apr 15Received from the House.
- Apr 15EMERGENCY CLAUSE ADOPTED
- Apr 15Read the third time and passed and ordered transmitted to the Senate.Passed House
- Apr 14Returned by the Committee Do PassMinor
- Apr 8Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on JOINT BUDGET COMMITTEEMinor
- Apr 8FiledIntroduced
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