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This bill prohibits the Office of Juvenile Affairs and the Department of Corrections from charging fees or assessing any costs for phone calls made by individuals within their detention facilities. Specifically, juveniles in juvenile detention facilities and inmates in correctional facilities will be able to make phone calls without being charged, which is intended to reduce financial barriers to communication for detained individuals. The bill creates new sections in the Oklahoma Statutes that explicitly forbid these agencies from imposing any charges for phone calls, ensuring that detained individuals can maintain contact with family, friends, and legal representatives without incurring personal expenses. The legislation is set to take effect on November 1, 2026, giving these agencies time to adjust their policies and telecommunications systems to comply with the new requirement.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=sb1294&Session=2600