The bill amends Section 138 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes, focusing on earned credits for inmates in state correctional institutions. It removes specific incarceration length requirements for certain class levels, allowing for a more flexible credit allocation based on inmate behavior and participation in rehabilitation programs. The provisions for earned credits are modified to ensure that inmates can earn credits according to their class level and performance in work, education, or program assignments. The language has also been updated to be gender-neutral, promoting inclusivity. The bill establishes criteria for assigning inmates to one of four class levels, which will determine the number of earned credits they can receive monthly, while also specifying that certain inmates convicted of serious offenses will not be eligible for earned credits.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of Title 21 and Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes, addressing definitions and provisions related to child sex trafficking, stalking, the spreading of infectious diseases, and advocating for the overthrow of the government. It clarifies legal references by replacing "defined by" with "provided for in" in multiple instances and updates the terminology regarding adjustment review committees within the Department of Corrections, changing "chairman" to "chair." The bill outlines procedures for these committees to evaluate inmates' classification and performance every four months, ensures inmates on medical leave receive credit for time served, and details the awarding of earned credits for educational achievements and program completions. The act is set to take effect on November 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 57-138