HB 1164 Summary

• Department of Corrections must operate state facilities and contracted county jails at 75% capacity before transferring any inmates to private prisons in Oklahoma or out-of-state correctional facilities.

• Establishes comprehensive contracting procedures for private prison contractors, including maintained files with applications, resumes, performance evaluations, and past contract history.

• Department must select 3-5 contractors for detailed consideration and requires approval from the State Board of Corrections, Attorney General, and Director of Office of Management and Enterprise Services before contract execution.

• Private prison contractors must demonstrate qualifications, financial stability, ability to comply with court orders and corrections standards, and obtain insurance to indemnify the state against lawsuits and property damage.

• Effective date: November 1, 2015.