AN ACT relating to tampering with a prisoner monitoring device.

HB 493 makes it a Class D felony to intentionally alter, disable, or damage video monitoring systems in Kentucky correctional facilities. It expands existing law - which already criminalizes tampering with electronic tracking devices for probation, parole, or pretrial release - to specifically cover video recording or monitoring equipment inside prisons. The bill directly affects anyone who might interfere with these systems, including inmates, staff, or visitors. It creates a clear legal consequence for disrupting surveillance in correctional settings without adding new requirements or exemptions. This is a straightforward criminal code amendment focused on enhancing security for prison monitoring systems.