HB 482

House·20th Congress·Filed Jun 30, 2025

An Act Mandating All Correctional, Custodial, and Detention Facilities to Implement a Contraband Detection and Control System, and Providing Penalties for Processing, Introducing, or Aiding and Abetting the Entry of Contraband Inside Such Facilities

In plain language

The bill requires all prisons, jails, and detention centers to install modern equipment (metal detectors, X‑ray scanners, K9 units) to stop smuggling of prohibited items such as guns, drugs, phones, and luxury goods. Visitors must register and show a valid ID before entry, and regular searches will be conducted. Anyone who brings in, helps bring in, or possesses contraband faces heavy prison terms (up to 40 years) and large fines; public officials involved are also barred forever from holding office.

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Author · Representative

Roman Romulo
RepresentativePasig City, Lone District
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HB 8810· Filed Mar 26, 2026
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HB 6580· Filed Dec 3, 2025
An Act Mandating All Correctional, Custodial, and Detention Facilities to Implement a Contraband Detection and Control System, and Providing Penalties for Possessing, Introducing, or Aiding and Abetting the Entry of Contraband Inside Such Facilities
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HB 5028· Filed Sep 30, 2025
An Act Mandating All Correctional, Custodial, and Detention Facilities to Implement a Contraband Detection and Control System, and Providing Penalties for Possessing, Introducing, or Aiding and Abetting the Entry of Contraband Inside Such Facilities
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HB 4448· Filed Sep 9, 2025
An Act Strengthening Contraband Control in All Correctional, Custodial, and Detention Facilities by Mandating Comprehensive Detection Systems and Imposing Strict Penalties for Possession, Introduction, or Facilitation of Contraband
Pending with the Committee on JUSTICE since 2025-09-15Rep. Marcelino "Marcy" R. Teodoro

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HB00482 · Sources: BetterGov Open Congress, BatasWatch