House Sponsors: HOLBROOK. Short description: CRIM CD-TOBACCO-PRISON CONTRA Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that cigarettes and tobacco products are contraband items that cannot be brought into or possessed in a prison or penitentiary. Provides that violation is a Class 4 felony. Provides that delivery of contraband cigarettes or tobacco products to an inmate by an employee of the penal institution is a Class 3 felony. Establishes exemption for prisoners performing duties in correctional industries programs. HOUSE AMENDMENT NO. 1. Provides that it is not a violation of bringing contraband into a penal institution or possessing contraband in a penal institution for an employee of a penal institution to possess cigarettes or tobacco products. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 99-01-12 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 1 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status