This bill establishes a new legal provision that grants elected state officials the right to access facilities operated by the Department of Corrections without prior notification, effective November 1, 2026. The Department of Corrections is required to implement security protocols to manage these visits, ensuring that the safety and security of the facility, its inmates, correctional officers, and employees are not compromised.

The bill will be codified as Section 509.8 of Title 57 in the Oklahoma Statutes. It emphasizes the importance of oversight by elected officials while also addressing the need for appropriate security measures during their visits to correctional facilities.