SB 137: Department of Corrections; modifying elements of the Electronic Monitoring Program. Effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was converted from the House version to the Senate floor version, which includes substantive amendments to the Electronic Monitoring Program. The Senate version adds a specific date (February 24, 2026) and reorganizes the text to clarify that the program applies to inmates sentenced for nonviolent offenses not defined as violent crimes in the state code. It also expands the list of ineligible inmates to include those with active misconduct actions on file.

Scope change

The bill's scope was clarified to explicitly exclude crimes defined as violent offenses in Section 571 of the Oklahoma Statutes, ensuring the program only applies to nonviolent offenses.

TIMELINE

Added a specific date of February 24, 2026, to the Senate floor version header.

ELIGIBILITY

Clarified that the program applies to inmates sentenced for nonviolent offenses that are not included in the state's list of violent offense crimes.

Added a new eligibility exclusion for inmates who currently have active misconduct actions on file with the Department of Corrections.

REQUIREMENT

Reorganized the text to explicitly list 15 specific categories of inmates who are ineligible for the program, including those with outstanding warrants, sex offenses, and domestic abuse convictions.

Added a requirement that the Department of Corrections must notify the victim notification service provider within 60 days but no less than 7 days prior to an inmate's projected release.

SB137 (3-17-26) (HAMILTON) FS WDFA1.PDF → Floor (House) · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was converted from a Senate floor substitute version to a House floor version, which involved reformatting the text and renumbering sections. Substantively, the core policy regarding the Electronic Monitoring Program remains identical, as the House version was drafted to match the Senate's final language.

TECHNICAL

The document header and title were updated to reflect that this is the 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' rather than a 'Floor Substitute'.

Text formatting was standardized to remove inconsistent line breaks and spacing found in the Senate draft.

Committee Substitute → SB137 (3-17-26) (HAMILTON) FS FA1.PDF · 2 edits

MINOR

The bill was reclassified from a 'Committee Substitute' to a 'Floor Substitute,' indicating it has been revised and is ready for final floor debate. The substantive text of the Electronic Monitoring Program statute remains largely unchanged, though minor formatting corrections were made to inmate eligibility lists and sentence duration thresholds.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to govern the Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

TECHNICAL

The bill title was changed from 'Committee Substitute' to 'Floor Substitute,' reflecting its current legislative status.

Minor formatting corrections were applied to the list of ineligible inmates, such as fixing inconsistent numbering and correcting a typo in the sentence duration threshold.

Enrolled (final version) → Committee Substitute · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text was reformatted from a single-column layout to a two-column layout, which introduced significant line breaks and spacing changes throughout the document. The substantive legal content, including eligibility criteria, program rules, and statutory references, remains identical to the original version.

TECHNICAL

The entire document structure was changed from a single-column format to a two-column format, resulting in fragmented lines and inserted page headers/footers that do not alter the legal meaning.

Engrossed → Enrolled (final version) · 1 edit · Apr 28, 2026

MINOR

The bill was finalized as the Enrolled version, confirming it is ready to become law. The substantive policy content regarding the Electronic Monitoring Program remained identical to the Engrossed version, with no changes to eligibility rules, supervision requirements, or inmate fees.

Scope change

No change in scope; the bill text is identical in both versions.

TECHNICAL

The document status was updated from 'Engrossed' to 'Enrolled', indicating the final version approved by both legislative chambers and the Governor.

Introduced → Engrossed · 6 edits · Mar 25, 2026

MODERATE

The bill completely changed its subject matter. The original version created a revolving fund to support a prison rodeo, while the new version establishes an Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates serving nonviolent sentences. This shift moves the focus from a recreational facility to a community supervision initiative.

Scope change

The bill's scope shifted from creating a specific funding source for a rodeo arena to amending existing statutes to authorize and regulate an electronic monitoring program for eligible inmates.

FISCAL

Removed the creation of the Oklahoma State Penitentiary Prison Rodeo Revolving Fund and the $8.3 million appropriation for it.

SCOPE

Added a new Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates sentenced to nonviolent offenses.

ELIGIBILITY

Established specific criteria for inmate eligibility, including restrictions based on sentence length, prior violent offenses, domestic abuse history, and sex offenses.

REQUIREMENT

Added requirements for active supervision by correctional officers using GPS devices in a community setting.

Added notification requirements to local law enforcement and victim notification services before an inmate is placed in the community.

ENFORCEMENT

Defined consequences for program violations, including removal from the program and reassignment to a correctional facility.

Department of Corrections; modifying elements of the Electronic Monitoring Program. Effective date.

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