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OK HB2780

Bill

Status

Passed

5/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Trey Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Prison Acquisition Revolving Fund" in the State Treasury for the Department of Corrections, established as a continuing fund not subject to fiscal year limitations

  • Authorizes the Department of Corrections to use the fund to purchase prisons, including associated property and equipment, from private prison contractors on behalf of the state

  • Removes two facilities from the authorized list: Oklahoma City Community Corrections Center and North Fork Correctional Center in Sayre

  • Adds any facility purchased under this bill to the official list of 21 correctional facilities the Department of Corrections is authorized to maintain

  • Declared an emergency measure, taking effect immediately upon passage and approval (passed House May 20, 2025; passed Senate May 22, 2025)

Legislative Description

Prisons and reformatories; creating the Prison Acquisition Revolving Fund; authorizing expenditure for certain purpose; penal institutions; updating list of facilities Department of Corrections is authorized to maintain; emergency.

Last Action

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

5/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations and Budget2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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