Criminal Justice (Probation & Parole)

in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3353: Pardon and Parole Board; updating language; effective date.

HB 3353 updates Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board rules to prevent conflicts of interest. It prohibits board members (or their law firms/partners) from representing incarcerated inmates in legal matters while serving on the Board, and requires disqualification from voting on cases involving inmates they previously represented. The bill also mandates board members to disclose potential conflicts and uphold impartiality. These changes take effect November 1, 2026, directly affecting Board members and inmates whose cases involve prior legal representation by a Board member.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticePrevents conflicts of interest for pardon/parole board members, ensuring impartiality in inmate cases, strengthening criminal justice fairness.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 3848: Sex offenders; creating the Transient Sex Offender Elimination Act of 2026; providing guidelines and restrictions for establishing program houses; codification; effective date.

HB 3848, the "Transient Sex Offender Elimination Act of 2026," establishes new rules for housing and rehabilitation programs for registered sex offenders in Oklahoma. It requires program houses (residential facilities for multiple offenders) to be at least 3,000 feet from protected zones and single-family homes to be at least 1,000 feet away, while mandating incarcerated sex offenders complete victim impact and life skills programs before release. Offenders must receive a reentry portfolio with housing/employment plans and approved rehabilitation curriculum upon release, and the law applies retroactively to all current offenders. The act takes effect November 1, 2026, and requires annual reports on program outcomes to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates victim impact and life skills programs for sex offenders pre-release, promoting rehabilitation and reducing recidivism per criminal justice reform indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · Oklahoma · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 3356: Pardon and Parole Board; updating language; effective date.

HB 3356 updates Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board procedures for inmate release. It requires the Board to consider victim impact statements from sentencing and mandate that inmates pay monetary restitution for economic losses to victims before parole is granted. The bill also adds new conditions: inmates must secure suitable employment or housing, complete education programs (to a set proficiency level or earn a diploma), and may need to finish programs after release. Parole officers must help inmates find jobs or education, and failing to complete required programs can lead to parole revocation. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires restitution, education completion, and employment for parole, promoting rehabilitation and victim restitution to reduce recidivism.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Victims' Rights

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 3, 2026

SJR 27: Constitutional amendment; clarifying Pardon and Parole Board voting procedures.

This constitutional amendment (SJR 27) clarifies voting procedures for Oklahoma's Pardon and Parole Board. It specifies that a tie vote on clemency recommendations for death row inmates does not count as a denial, and establishes rules for using alternate board members when regular members are absent or recused. Alternates must come from the same appointing authority as the absent member and have 180 days to review cases. The amendment directly affects the Board's operations and death penalty cases seeking clemency. It does not change the Board's authority over parole recommendations for nonviolent offenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeClarifies tie votes don't deny clemency for death row inmates, preventing automatic denials and supporting reform in capital punishment procedures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 7, 2026

SB 1450: Criminal court costs and fees; requiring waiver of certain costs and fees upon completion of certain requirements. Effective date.

SB 1450 allows Oklahoma courts to waive criminal court fines, costs, and fees for eligible individuals who meet specific payment and compliance requirements. It creates two pathways: (1) waiving costs after 24 months of timely monthly payments following release from prison, or (2) waiving costs after 48 months of timely payments within the prior 60 months, both requiring full probation/supervision compliance. The bill excludes restitution to victims and child support from waiver eligibility, and requires individuals released from prison to report to courts 180 days post-release to address outstanding debts. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeWaives court fees for eligible individuals post-incarceration, reducing financial barriers to reentry and aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Probation & Parole

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passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2026

HB 3905: Domestic violence; requiring use of Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring devices; effective date.

HB 3905 would require Oklahoma courts to mandate GPS monitoring devices for individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses as a standard condition of release or probation, unless the court determines it is unnecessary. This directly affects domestic violence offenders under court supervision and the judicial system managing their cases. The key provision establishes GPS tracking as a default measure, with judges retaining discretion to waive it for specific reasons. The policy aims to enhance victim safety by providing real-time location data of offenders.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandating GPS monitoring for domestic violence offenders enhances offender supervision and victim safety, directly supporting criminal justice reform goals.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Domestic Violence Probation & Parole

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signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 6, 2026

SB 1255: Pardons and paroles; requiring medical director of the Department of Corrections to make certain request. Effective date.

SB 1255 requires Oklahoma's Department of Corrections medical director to certify qualifying medical conditions and request the Pardon and Parole Board to place eligible inmates on a special docket for compassionate parole consideration. It directly affects inmates with specific terminal or debilitating conditions like dementia, cancer, HIV/AIDS, or conditions causing near-death (six-month life expectancy), or those unable to perform basic self-care. The bill bypasses the standard two-step parole hearing process for these inmates and mandates that at least three Board members must concur to consider medical parole. The Board must document concurrence in meeting minutes, and parolees may face revocation if their medical condition poses public safety risks.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill enables compassionate parole for terminally ill/incapacitated inmates, reducing unnecessary incarceration and promoting humane treatment per criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires medical certification for compassionate parole, improving access to healthcare outside prison for terminally ill inmates with qualifying conditions.65% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Probation & Parole

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 7, 2025

SB 76: Parole; authorizing parole revocation by certain entity. Effective date.

SB 76 clarifies Oklahoma's parole revocation process by explicitly authorizing both the Governor and the Pardon and Parole Board to revoke parole for violations, rather than relying solely on the Department of Corrections. It requires parolees arrested for violations to be jailed immediately, halting parole time and earned credits until a revocation decision is made. The bill also creates a new option: parolees may be placed in specialized correctional programs (intermediate sanctions facilities) instead of facing full revocation for minor violations, at the Department's discretion. This law, effective November 1, 2025, directly affects people on parole in Oklahoma who violate terms, and the state agencies managing parole.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIntroduces specialized correctional programs (intermediate sanctions) as an alternative to incarceration, promoting rehabilitation-focused parole management.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

passed · Oklahoma · House Apr 16, 2025

HB 2422: Sex offenders; establishing conditions for parole eligibility for certain sex offenders; codification; effective date.

HB 2422 modifies Oklahoma's parole rules for certain sex offenders convicted of crimes involving minors under 13. It requires a mental health evaluation to determine if hormonal treatment (medroxyprogesterone acetate) could reduce reoffending risk, making voluntary hormonal treatment a condition for parole eligibility. Parolees must continue this treatment while incarcerated, and failure to comply - along with new offenses - revokes parole eligibility. The bill applies only to offenders convicted on or after its effective date and amends existing parole statutes (57 O.S. §§ 332.21, 512) to implement these requirements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires hormonal treatment to reduce recidivism risk, aligning with rehabilitation-focused criminal justice reform.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Probation & Parole

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in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 1244: Pardons and paroles; modifying criteria for certain parole of elderly individuals. Effective date.

SB 1244 modifies Oklahoma's parole rules for inmates aged 60 or older by requiring the Pardon and Parole Board to grant parole to eligible individuals who have served either 10 years or one-third of their sentence (whichever is shorter), provided they pose minimal public safety risks. The bill mandates that the Board use a risk-assessment tool including health status when evaluating these inmates and requires parole hearings for eligible aging inmates. It updates statutory language to define "aging inmate" as 60+ years old and specifies that the Board must consider health factors in risk assessments. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeModifies parole criteria for elderly inmates to reduce unnecessary incarceration, mandates risk assessment including health status, and aligns with criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism and promoting rehabilitation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole Tags Seniors

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