Prisons and reformatories; granting elected state officials the right to access facilities operated by the Department of Corrections for purposes of inspection and evaluation; codification; effective date.

HB 1319 grants elected state officials (such as legislators and the governor) the right to inspect Oklahoma's correctional facilities, including unannounced visits, to verify compliance with Department of Corrections policies. The bill requires the Department to allow officials access to inmates upon request and implement security protocols that maintain safety during visits without compromising facility operations. Higher-risk facilities will receive more frequent inspections. The law takes effect on November 1, 2025.