The bill amends Section 138 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, focusing on earned credits for inmates in state correctional institutions. It introduces gender-neutral language by replacing "their" with "his or her" in several instances. The legislation establishes criteria for inmates to earn credits based on their class level, determined by an adjustment review committee, while specifying that inmates serving life sentences and those convicted of serious offenses, such as murder and sexual crimes, will not be eligible for earned credits. However, participation in programs will be documented for parole consideration. The Department of Corrections is tasked with developing policies for class level assignments based on inmate behavior and rehabilitation program participation.

Additionally, the bill allows inmates to earn achievement credits for educational accomplishments, such as obtaining a high school diploma or equivalency diploma while in custody, provided they have documentation from the county jail. It specifies the credit amounts for various educational achievements and mandates that the accumulated time of every inmate be tallied monthly and reported quarterly to the Department of Corrections. The language "said" is deleted and replaced with "such" in the context of maintaining records. The bill is set to take effect on November 1, 2025, following its passage in the Senate on March 24, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-138
Floor (House): 57-138
Floor (Senate): 57-138
Engrossed: 57-138
Enrolled (final version): 57-138