This bill aims to provide support for individuals who have been incarcerated by extending the expiration date of their driver licenses and facilitating the process for obtaining provisional licenses. Specifically, it allows individuals who held a valid Oklahoma driver license prior to imprisonment and whose license expired during their incarceration or within six months of their release to have their license expiration extended for six months post-release. During this period, they can enter into an agreement with Service Oklahoma to obtain a provisional license without needing to pay outstanding fees and fines. However, after the six-month period, they must begin making payments towards any outstanding fees to maintain their provisional license.

Additionally, the bill amends existing law to update the coordination between the Department of Corrections and Service Oklahoma regarding the issuance of identification cards for inmates upon their release. It mandates that the Department of Corrections assist inmates in obtaining necessary documentation for post-release employment and identification, including a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card if they lack a current state-issued ID. The bill also outlines the types of documentation that should be provided to inmates to aid in their reintegration into society and specifies categories of inmates exempt from certain requirements prior to release. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and includes an emergency clause for immediate implementation upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-513.3