HB1673

Jail facilities; distance from schools; measurements; effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma HB1673 mandates correctional facilities built after November 1, 2025, to be at least 2,000 feet from schools and 2,500 feet from juvenile.

Oklahoma HB1673 amends existing law to require correctional facilities constructed after November 1, 2025, to maintain a distance of at least 2,000 feet from any public or private elementary or secondary school and 2,500 feet from any secure juvenile facility. These distances are measured from the nearest property lines. The bill also specifies that these provisions do not apply to certain facilities established before May 20, 1994. The act aims to ensure safety and compliance with zoning regulations in affected communities.

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Rules Committee
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History

Feb 4, 2025

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 3, 2025

House

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

House

Authored by Representative Cantrell