Bill > HB1680

This bill amends Oklahoma's juvenile detention transportation reimbursement provisions by increasing the hourly rate for personal services from $17.00 to $32.00 per hour when transporting juveniles to and from secure detention facilities. The bill maintains existing guidelines for transportation, which can be performed by county sheriffs, peace officers, private contractors, or juvenile court officers, and continues to allow reimbursement for mileage, meals for transportation personnel (up to $10 per meal), and meals for juveniles being transported (also up to $10 per meal). The Office of Juvenile Affairs will still be responsible for processing and mailing reimbursement claims within 60 days of receipt, with payments for services provided by county sheriff's offices being deposited in the sheriff's service fee account. The bill also sets an effective date of November 1, 2025, giving agencies time to prepare for the new reimbursement rate. The legislation is part of ongoing efforts to manage juvenile detention transportation services and ensure fair compensation for those responsible for transporting juveniles, while maintaining standards for juvenile detention and transportation.

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1680&Session=2600