Bill > HB2923

This bill establishes the Oklahoma Prisoner Reentry Pilot Program, designed to help inmates successfully transition back into society and reduce recidivism. The program will initially be launched in a county with over 500,000 residents and will focus on providing comprehensive case management services to inmates deemed at medium or high risk of future felony arrest. Department of Corrections employees will create individualized reentry plans that address 14 critical areas of support, including food, clothing, shelter, benefits, healthcare, substance abuse treatment, employment, identification, life skills, personal activities, support systems, education, discharge planning, and transitional services. The bill authorizes the Department to form public-private partnerships, accept philanthropic and federal grant funding, and conduct annual evaluations of the program's effectiveness in improving public safety outcomes. The pilot program aims to implement evidence-based practices that help inmates develop the skills and resources necessary to successfully reintegrate into their communities, with the ultimate goal of reducing repeat criminal behavior. The program is set to become effective on November 1, 2025, and will require the Department of Corrections to submit annual reports to the Legislature and Governor detailing the program's progress and impact.

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb2923&Session=2600