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. The bill establishes that a sex offender may be eligible for parole if they undergo a mental health evaluation and, if deemed necessary, voluntarily choose to receive hormonal treatment. This treatment must be administered by a licensed physician both prior to release and during imprisonment. If the 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 and subjected to testing as determined by their parole officer.

The bill also amends existing laws related to the Pardon and Parole Board's authority, allowing parole for prisoners convicted of certain crimes if they meet the new criteria established in this act. It clarifies the definitions of "aging prisoner" and "evidence-based" practices, and it modifies the conditions under which inmates are released on parole, emphasizing the need for active supervision by probation and parole officers. The provisions of this act will take effect on November 1, 2025, and include immunity for physicians and mental health professionals acting in good faith under these new regulations.