HB 3114: Prison and reformatories; electronic monitoring program for inmates; modifying elements of program eligibility; effective date. - Oklahoma

Floor (House) → Floor (Senate) · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was amended to transition from a House version to a Senate version, updating the list of sponsors to include Senator Hamilton. The substantive policy content regarding the Electronic Monitoring Program remains consistent, though the Senate version renumbered the list of ineligible inmates and added a specific reference to the 'Protection from Domestic Abuse Act' in the eligibility criteria.

Scope change

The scope of the bill itself (the Electronic Monitoring Program rules) did not change; only the legislative metadata and the formatting of the list of ineligible inmates were modified.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header to reflect the 'Senate Floor Version' and changed the legislative session date to April 21, 2026.

Added 'ENGROSSED' to the bill title and updated the list of sponsors to include Senator Hamilton.

Reordered and renumbered the list of inmates who are ineligible for the Electronic Monitoring Program to align with Senate formatting conventions.

ELIGIBILITY

Explicitly named the 'Protection from Domestic Abuse Act' in the criteria barring inmates with active protection orders from the program.

House Committee Substitute → Floor (House) · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was updated from a Committee Substitute version to the House Floor version, incorporating amendments from the Senate. The primary substantive change is the addition of Senator Hamilton as a co-sponsor, while the core text regarding the electronic monitoring program for inmates remains identical to the previous version.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it still governs the Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

TECHNICAL

Added Senator Hamilton as a co-sponsor to the bill, reflecting Senate amendments.

Updated the header to indicate this is the 'House of Representatives - Floor Version' rather than just the 'Committee Substitute'.

Removed internal committee tracking numbers and page footers associated with the draft version.

Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 → House Committee Substitute · 3 edits

MINOR

The bill was amended to change its title from 'Proposed Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and to update internal reference numbers. Substantively, the amendment adds a new requirement for the Department of Corrections to notify local law enforcement and victim notification services before placing an inmate in the Electronic Monitoring Program, ensuring community awareness prior to release.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding the Electronic Monitoring Program was expanded to include mandatory pre-placement notifications to local authorities and victims.

TECHNICAL

Changed the document title from 'Proposed Committee Substitute' to 'Committee Substitute' and updated the request number from 16632 to 16935.

REQUIREMENT

Added a new provision requiring the Department of Corrections to send written notice to the county sheriff, district attorney, and local police chief before placing an inmate in the monitoring program.

Added a requirement to notify the Oklahoma victim notification service provider of the inmate's projected release date at least seven days in advance.

Engrossed → Proposed Committee Substitute (full committee) 1 · 1 edit

MINOR

The bill text was completely replaced with a new version that retains the original policy intent but updates the formatting and header information. The substantive content regarding inmate eligibility for the Electronic Monitoring Program, including sentence length limits, specific criminal offenses that disqualify inmates, and program rules, remains identical to the previous version. The changes are primarily technical, involving the removal of the 'Engrossed' status and the addition of committee amendment metadata.

Scope change

The scope of the bill remains unchanged; it continues to regulate the Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates in the Oklahoma Department of Corrections.

TECHNICAL

The entire bill text was replaced with a new version that includes updated header information (Committee Substitute) and metadata, while the actual legislative language and policy provisions were kept identical.

Introduced → Engrossed · 5 edits · Mar 10, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was completely rewritten to shift focus from managing prison overcrowding to establishing a new Electronic Monitoring Program for nonviolent offenders. The old text regarding bed space overflow and county jail transfers was removed, while new text was added to define eligibility, program rules, and inmate responsibilities.

Scope change

The bill's scope changed from a general capacity management plan for all correctional facilities to a specific program for inmates serving nonviolent sentences who are eligible for community monitoring.

SCOPE

Removed all provisions related to prison overcrowding, contracting with private operators, and mandatory inmate transfers between county jails and state facilities.

ELIGIBILITY

Added a specific list of 15 categories of inmates who are barred from the Electronic Monitoring Program, including those with violent offenses, long sentences, sex offenses, and domestic abuse convictions.

REQUIREMENT

Established new requirements for the program, including active GPS monitoring, mandatory substance abuse treatment, and the ability for inmates to be required to pay fees for equipment or treatment.

ENFORCEMENT

Added mechanisms for removing inmates from the program for rule violations, escapes, or parole, and clarified that parole denial alone is not grounds for removal.

DEFINITION

Changed the statutory reference from Section 37 (capacity) to Section 510.9 to create and regulate the specific Electronic Monitoring Program.

Prison and reformatories; electronic monitoring program for inmates; modifying elements of program eligibility; effective date.

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