The bill amends 57 O.S. 2021, Section 38, which pertains to the reimbursement rates for counties that retain inmates. It increases the reimbursement rate from $27.00 to $32.00 per day for each inmate, while also updating the statutory references and language. The bill removes an obsolete implementation requirement and introduces a provision for an annual three percent increase to the reimbursement amount to account for inflation. Additionally, it clarifies the process for counties to notify the Department of Corrections if their actual daily costs exceed the new reimbursement rate.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the Department of Corrections will reimburse counties for emergency medical care related to an inmate's incarceration, adhering to Medicaid provider rates. It also specifies that the Department may accept inmates requiring extended medical care upon the county's application. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.