Arizona state Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope Jr. | Arizona State Legislature
Arizona state Sen. Thomas "T.J." Shope Jr. | Arizona State Legislature
Senate Bill 1030 sponsored by Arizona State Senator TJ Shope, was signed into law on April 1, 2024.
The bill “adds city and town correctional facilities to the list of entities allowed to use x-radiation and low-dose ionizing radiation to search inmates for contraband.”
Local correctional facilities will be able to “request a licensed practitioner to perform an x-radiation scan if there is reason to believe an inmate is in possession of contraband.” Contraband includes items such as drugs, liquor, weapons, dangerous instruments, explosives, a wireless communication device, a multimedia storage device, or other items that may endanger the safety of the correctional facility.
Shope represents Arizona as State Senator of District 16, where he is running for re-election in 2024. He previously served in the State House of Representatives, serving district 8.
He received his Bachelor's degree from Arizona State University. Shope, aged 38, is a native of Florence, Arizona.
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