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OK HB3199

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Justin Humphrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes cigarettes, cigars, snuff, chewing tobacco, and other tobacco products from the list of prohibited contraband in Oklahoma jails and state penal institutions

  • Eliminates the misdemeanor penalty of up to 1 year in county jail and/or $500 fine for possessing tobacco products in correctional facilities

  • Removes "tobacco products" from the list of items that jail staff cannot receive outside compensation for providing to inmates

  • Amends Sections 21 and 22 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes relating to contraband in penal institutions

  • Effective date: November 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Prisons and reformatories; deleting prohibition against possessing cigarettes and tobacco products in jails and penal institutions; effective date.

Last Action

Second Reading referred to Rules

2/3/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/3/2026

Full Bill Text

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