Prisons and reformatories; creating the Oklahoma Prison Correspondence of Improvements Act of 2025; effective date.
HB 1897 introduces the Oklahoma Prison Correspondence of Improvements Act of 2025, which establishes a new legal framework for prison correspondence improvements in Oklahoma. The bill directly affects prison administrators and inmates by creating a statutory basis for enhancing communication systems within correctional facilities. It becomes effective on November 1, 2025, and does not specify particular operational changes or funding mechanisms in its current text. The legislation serves as a foundational statute that may enable future specific programs or regulations related to prison communication improvements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Stan May
RRepublican
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