It’s being studied in committee, which may hold hearings before deciding whether to recommend it. Most bills stay at this stage.
Status history
No changes since we started checking daily on Oct 4, 2026.
Status via BatasWatch (independent source)
The bill requires all prisons, jails, and detention centers to set up a system that screens visitors and staff for illegal items, uses technology like metal detectors and K9 units, and imposes heavy penalties for bringing or keeping contraband inside.
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HB06580 · Sources: BatasWatch
Similar in what they’d do, filed by any lawmaker.