HB1079

House Bill 1079 provides a $1,000,000 appropriation for the Arkansas Department of Corrections - Division of Correction for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The funding is designated specifically for the procurement, implementation, and operation of intelligence technology and services. The primary goal of this technology is to detect, identify, monitor, and mitigate the use of unauthorized wireless devices within correctional facilities. The bill mandates strict compliance with state fiscal and procurement laws. Additionally, it includes an emergency clause, allowing the act to take effect on July 1, 2026, to ensure the continuity of these essential security operations.