This bill establishes a new law that grants elected state officials the right to access facilities operated by the Department of Corrections without prior notification, effective November 1, 2025. The Department of Corrections is directed to implement necessary security protocols to manage these visits while ensuring the safety and security of the facilities, inmates, correctional officers, and Department employees.

The bill will be codified as Section 509.7 of Title 57 in the Oklahoma Statutes. It emphasizes the importance of oversight by elected officials in correctional facilities while also addressing the need for security measures during their visits. The effective date for this legislation is set for November 1, 2025.