Detention facilities; modifying provisions related to standards of certain facilities. Effective date.
SB 946 updates standards for juvenile detention facilities and city/county jails in Oklahoma. It requires facilities to provide specific records to the State Department of Health, notify the health department within 24 hours when holding juveniles, and comply with revised safety and staffing standards during construction or remodeling. The bill modifies requirements for cell space, staff availability, and report submissions while prohibiting public disclosure of certain complaint details. These changes directly affect juvenile detention centers, city/county jails housing minors, and the State Department of Health oversight role. The bill also updates statutory language governing facility inspections and corrections.
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in committee
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Todd Gollihare
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