SB1923

Prisons and reformatories; prohibiting access to social media by inmates. Effective date.

Introduced·2/2/26

Oklahoma SB1923 prohibits inmates from accessing social media platforms and sets an effective date.

Oklahoma SB1923 defines "social media platform" and prohibits inmates from accessing these platforms. The bill authorizes the Department of Corrections to create rules for enforcement and sets the effective date as November 1, 2026. This law aims to restrict inmates' online activities to maintain security and order within correctional facilities.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

0
2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Public Safety Committee: DO PASS

7 Yea

RRRRDRR

1 Nay

D

History

Mar 4

Senate

Coauthored by Representative Newton (principal House author)

Feb 5

Senate

Placed on General Order

Feb 3

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety