SB85

County jails; increasing reimbursement rate amount. Effective date.

Complete·5/29/25

Oklahoma SB85 increases the daily reimbursement rate for county jails housing inmates.

Oklahoma SB85 amends the reimbursement rate for county jails housing inmates, setting it at $32 per day, up from $27. The Department of Corrections will reimburse counties monthly for equipping and maintaining jails and paying personnel. The reimbursement rate is subject to an annual 3% increase for inflation. Counties can also receive reimbursement for emergency medical care related to incarceration, but not exceeding Medicaid rates. The changes apply starting from the next fiscal year.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

89 Yea

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0 Nay

9 Absent

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History

May 29, 2025

Senate

Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/29/2025

May 22, 2025

Senate

CCR adopted, GCCA

May 22, 2025

Senate

Measure passed, to House: Ayes: 44 Nays: 0