The Oklahoma Elder Parole Eligibility Act establishes a framework for granting parole to inmates aged sixty-five and older who meet specific criteria. The Pardon and Parole Board is mandated to grant parole to eligible inmates who have not incurred serious disciplinary infractions in the past thirty-six months, have completed required programs, and have maintained compliance with institutional rules. Once the Department of Corrections verifies that an inmate meets these criteria, the Board must grant parole without discretionary denial, subject only to standard conditions of parole supervision.

However, the Act outlines mandatory exclusions for certain inmates, including those serving life sentences without parole, those convicted of offenses that prohibit parole, and those who pose a documented threat of imminent physical harm to others. Any denial of parole under these exclusions must be documented and is subject to judicial review. The Act also requires the Department of Corrections to review eligible inmates automatically and provide necessary documentation to the Pardon and Parole Board, while ensuring that the rules implemented do not create additional barriers to eligibility. The provisions of this Act will take effect on November 1, 2026.