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OK HB1240
Bill
Status
2/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Justin Humphrey
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AI Summary
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Grants elected state officials the right to access all facilities operated by the Oklahoma Department of Corrections without prior notification to the Department beginning November 1, 2025.
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Requires the Department of Corrections to implement necessary security protocols to manage visits while maintaining safety and security of facilities, inmates, correctional officers, and employees.
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Codifies the new right as Section 509.7 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes.
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Becomes effective November 1, 2025.
Legislative Description
Prisons and reformatories; granting elected state officials the right to access facilities operated by the Department of Corrections without prior notification; codification; effective date.
Last Action
Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety
2/5/2025