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OK HB3198

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Elected state officials gain the right to access all Department of Corrections facilities without providing prior notification to the Department

  • Department of Corrections must implement security protocols to manage unannounced visits while maintaining safety for the facility, inmates, correctional officers, and employees

  • Creates new Section 509.8 of Title 57 in Oklahoma Statutes

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

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

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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