1. (1)

   1. (a) As used in this section:

      1. (i) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
      2. (ii) "Dangerous weapon" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
      3. (iii) "Mental health facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
      4. (iv) "Offender" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
      5. (v) "Secure area" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.1.
   2. (b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits prohibited item in correctional or mental health facility for use by offender or detainee if the actor:

   1. (a) transports a dangerous weapon, ammunition, or implement of escape to or within a correctional facility, or into a secure area of a mental health facility, with the intent to provide or sell to an offender or detainee the dangerous weapon, ammunition, or implement of escape; or

   2. (b) provides or sells a dangerous weapon, ammunition, or implement of escape to:

      1. (i) an offender at a correctional facility; or
      2. (ii) a detainee at a secure area of a mental health facility.
3. (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
4. (4) The defenses provided in Section 76-8-311.3 apply to this section.

Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session