OK SB1470

Elected state officials (legislative or executive branch) and religious leaders may enter private prison facilities in Oklahoma for informal inspections upon request

Requests to visit must be submitted at least 3 calendar days in advance, and visitors must verify their identity and official capacity before admittance

"Religious leader" includes authorized representatives of recognized churches or religious denominations with a physical location in Oklahoma, such as clergy members, ministers, pastors, priests, rabbis, or imams

Effective date: November 1, 2026