Bill > HB1681

This bill amends Oklahoma's Trafficking in Illegal Drugs Act to provide an exception to the existing requirement that individuals charged with aggravated trafficking must wear a Global Positioning System (GPS) monitoring device. Specifically, the bill creates an exception for individuals who are confined in a county jail, require medical treatment in a hospital, and are subsequently released on their own recognizance. During their hospital stay, these individuals will not be required to wear a GPS monitoring device. However, upon discharge from the hospital, they must attach a GPS monitoring device within 48 hours at their own expense. The Department of Corrections will continue to monitor the GPS device as previously mandated. The existing law already required individuals charged with aggravated trafficking to wear a GPS monitoring device and pay for its supervision until their criminal case concludes. The bill aims to provide flexibility for individuals receiving necessary medical treatment while maintaining overall monitoring requirements. The bill will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1681&Session=2600