Criminal Justice (Corrections)

in committee · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 10, 2026

SB 1922: Department of Corrections; requiring certain inmate information be available to the public. Effective date.

SB 1922 requires Oklahoma's Department of Corrections to publicly share two specific types of inmate information: (1) programs inmates participated in (such as work or education), and (2) any disciplinary actions taken against them. This applies directly to the public, who will gain access to these records through the Department's website or other public channels. The bill mandates the Department to create rules for implementing this transparency measure and takes effect on November 1, 2026. It does not change sentencing, prison conditions, or other operational aspects of corrections.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates public disclosure of inmate programs and disciplinary actions, enhancing transparency and accountability in corrections, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Sentencing

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passed · Oklahoma · Senate Apr 20, 2026

SB 2062: Prisons and reformatories; authorizing certain self-reporting to a correctional facility; stating eligibility for certain reimbursement; prohibiting certain earned credit; requiring Department of Corrections to make certain contact. Effective date.

SB 2062 allows low-risk offenders to self-report directly to a correctional facility instead of being transported from county jail, bypassing initial detention and processing. It applies when a sentencing court determines an offender poses low public safety risk based on offense type, criminal history, and community ties. The bill eliminates transportation reimbursement for sheriffs or detention centers in these cases, as the Department of Corrections now handles arrival processing. The law takes effect November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeStreamlines low-risk offender processing, reduces unnecessary detention, and eliminates transportation costs - aligns with criminal justice reform goals of efficiency and risk-based sentencing.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Sentencing

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 11, 2026

HB 3678: Crimes and punishments; electronic communication devices; threaten; intimidate; harass; public officials; municipal officials; public school board members; effective date.

HB 3678 makes it a misdemeanor to use electronic devices (like social media or text messages) to publish personal details - such as names, addresses, or Social Security numbers - of protected individuals with the intent to threaten, intimidate, or harass them. It directly affects peace officers, public officials (including municipal and school board members), election officials, medical care providers, and crime victims. Violators face up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine for a first offense, with harsher penalties for repeat violations. The law excludes medical care provider information unrelated to their professional duties and takes effect on November 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeProtects law enforcement and public officials from online harassment, advancing safety and accountability in criminal justice operations.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts publishing personal data via electronic devices to prevent harassment, enhancing data privacy protections for officials and victims.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Social Media

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 29, 2025

SB 85: County jails; increasing reimbursement rate amount. Effective date.

SB 85 increases the daily reimbursement rate for Oklahoma counties housing state inmates from $27 to $32 per inmate. Counties that incur higher actual costs can request reimbursement for those costs by September 30, with the state either accepting the amount or having the State Auditor determine it if rejected. The bill also adds a 3% annual inflation adjustment to the base rate and specifies that reimbursements must cover jail operational expenses and personnel costs. This directly affects county governments managing jails under state incarceration agreements.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeIncreases county jail reimbursement rates for inmate housing, directly funding correctional operations under criminal justice funding framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections

signed · Oklahoma · Senate May 12, 2026

SB 1325: Protection from Domestic Abuse Act; requiring defendants charged with certain domestic violence offenses to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) device when released on bond. Effective date.

SB 1325 requires courts to mandate GPS monitoring for defendants charged with specific domestic violence offenses - such as domestic abuse by strangulation, with a deadly weapon, or after a prior conviction - when released on bond. Defendants must pay all costs for the GPS device and monitoring, which the Oklahoma Department of Corrections will administer until the case concludes. Victims may also request limited location monitoring (e.g., alerts if the defendant nears specified locations, excluding their home or workplace), but only after a court finds evidence of the defendant’s intent to commit violence. The bill takes effect November 1, 2026, and GPS devices must be removed if the defendant is acquitted, incarcerated, or the case dismissed.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires GPS monitoring for domestic violence offenders on bond, enhancing victim safety and offender accountability - aligns with reform goals to reduce recidivism and improve court oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Courts Domestic Violence

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

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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died · Oklahoma · Senate Feb 19, 2025

SB 887: Inmates; creating the Secure Pre-Integration Pilot Program. Effective date.

SB 887 proposes a 5-year pilot program called the "Secure Pre-Integration Pilot Program" for non-violent offenders in Oklahoma prisons, aiming to reduce prison populations and state costs. The program would require the Department of Corrections to release eligible inmates to family members or community organizations (like churches or nonprofits), which would monitor them and report to the state. Inmates remain under state custody, and the program explicitly does not replace probation or parole. A dedicated revolving fund would cover program costs, including up to 5% for administrative expenses, but the bill failed committee review in February 2025 and has not become law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeReduces prison population via community-based monitoring for non-violent offenders, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of cost reduction and rehabilitation-focused alternatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Probation & Parole

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signed · Oklahoma · House May 27, 2025

HB 2235: Wrongful convictions; increasing liability amount for claims of wrongful incarceration; codification.

HB 2235 creates a new automatic process for sealing eligible arrest records in Oklahoma, directly affecting individuals with clean-slate eligible arrests (e.g., dismissed cases or non-convictions). It requires the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation to monthly identify eligible records, notify law enforcement and prosecutors, and automatically seal records after 45 days if no objections are raised (e.g., for unpaid restitution or ongoing criminal activity). The bill mandates annual reports to the legislature on non-sealed cases and prohibits employers/educators from requiring disclosure of sealed records. This focuses on expungement procedures, not compensation for wrongful convictions, as clarified by the codified process in the bill text.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAutomates sealing of non-conviction records, reducing barriers to employment/housing and aligning with criminal justice reform goals to protect civil rights.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Law Enforcement Victims' Rights