Bill > HB2364

This bill modifies the process for helping inmates obtain state identification before release from correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill shifts responsibility from the Department of Public Safety to Service Oklahoma for helping inmates acquire identification, with a priority on obtaining a REAL ID Noncompliant Driver License. The Department of Corrections must begin identifying and gathering necessary documentation for an inmate's identification within nine months of their release. If obtaining a driver license is not possible, the department will help the inmate get a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card. The bill also requires the department to provide inmates with documentation to assist in post-release employment, such as vocational training records, work records, birth certificates, Social Security cards, and resumes. Some inmates are exempt from creating resumes or participating in practice job interviews, including those over 65, on medical parole, releasing from mental health units, or determined unable to return to the workforce. The bill authorizes the Department of Corrections to use various funds, including inmate trust funds, to cover the costs of implementing these provisions. The changes will become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2364&Session=2600