HB3199

Prisons and reformatories; deleting prohibition against possessing cigarettes and tobacco products in jails and penal institutions; effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26
Int Text

Oklahoma HB3199 removes the prohibition on possessing cigarettes and tobacco products in jails and penal institutions.

Oklahoma HB3199 amends existing law to remove the prohibition on possessing cigarettes and tobacco products in jails and penal institutions. The bill modifies the list of contraband items in jails and penal institutions, removing tobacco products from the list. The bill also removes penalties for inmates found in possession of tobacco products. The changes will take effect on November 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
Rules Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 3

House

Second Reading referred to Rules

Feb 2

House

First Reading

Feb 2

House

Authored by Representative Humphrey