Oklahoma HB3198 allows elected state officials to access Department of Corrections facilities without prior notification, effective November 1, 2026.
Oklahoma HB3198 grants elected state officials the right to access all facilities operated by the Department of Corrections without prior notification, effective November 1, 2026. The Department of Corrections must implement security protocols to manage these visits without compromising safety and security. This bill codifies the new law in the Oklahoma Statutes as Section 509.8 of Title 57.
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