Bill No. 2422 introduces new provisions regarding the parole eligibility of sex offenders in Oklahoma, specifically those convicted of crimes involving physical touch against minors under the age of thirteen. The bill establishes that eligible sex offenders must undergo a mental health evaluation and may voluntarily choose to receive hormonal treatment as a condition of their parole. The hormonal treatment, administered by a licensed physician, is intended to reduce the likelihood of reoffending. If a sex offender fails to continue the treatment or commits subsequent offenses, they will lose their parole eligibility and face imprisonment. Additionally, the bill mandates that sex offenders who commit further offenses will be sentenced to life without parole.

The bill also amends existing laws related to the Pardon and Parole Board's authority, allowing for the parole of prisoners convicted of sex offenses under certain conditions. It specifies that if a prisoner has been convicted of a crime requiring registration as a sex offender, they may still be eligible for parole if they meet the criteria outlined in the new section. Furthermore, the bill clarifies the conditions under which inmates granted parole must comply with supervision requirements and introduces immunity for physicians and mental health professionals acting in good faith under the new provisions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2025.