Detention facilities; prohibiting charges for certain calls. Effective date.

SB 1294 prohibits detention facilities in Oklahoma from charging fees for phone calls made by individuals held in those facilities. It specifically applies to facilities operated by the Office of Juvenile Affairs (for juvenile detention) and the Department of Corrections (for adult correctional facilities). The bill bans any fees or charges for placing phone calls from these facilities, directly affecting incarcerated individuals and their families who rely on communication. The law takes effect on November 1, 2026.