SB946

Detention facilities; modifying provisions related to standards of certain facilities. Effective date.

Introduced·2/3/25
Int Text

Oklahoma SB946 modifies detention facility standards and procedures for city and county jails.

Oklahoma SB946 amends provisions related to detention facilities, including standards for city and county jails. The State Department of Health must inspect all city and county jails annually to ensure compliance with established standards. The bill also modifies provisions for the detention of minors, including the certification of juvenile detention facilities and the conditions under which minors can be detained in adult facilities. Additionally, the bill updates the rules governing the use of adult jails for detaining minors and requires certain notifications and compliance measures.

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Current
Public Safety Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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History

Feb 4, 2025

Senate

Second Reading referred to Public Safety

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3, 2025

Senate

Authored by Senator Gollihare