Bill No. 137 amends Section 510.9 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, which pertains to the Electronic Monitoring Program for inmates in the custody of the Department of Corrections. The bill modifies the eligibility criteria for inmates to participate in the program by changing the terminology from "nonviolent offense" to "nonviolent crime" and includes a new provision that inmates convicted under a specific subparagraph of the law are also ineligible. Additionally, it updates statutory language and references, and clarifies that loss of eligibility will result in removal from the program.

The bill outlines the conditions under which inmates may be assigned to the Electronic Monitoring Program, the responsibilities of the Department of Corrections in monitoring these inmates, and the potential costs that inmates may incur while participating in the program. It also mandates that the Department notify local law enforcement and victim notification services prior to an inmate's placement in a community setting. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.