Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma HB3969: Prisons and reformatories; penal institutions; effective date.
Status: Failed, April 23, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 509, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 509), which relates to penal institutions; providing name for certain facility; and providing an effective date.
From the engrossed text, March 30, 2026:
An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 509, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 509), which relates to penal institutions; providing name for certain facility; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 57 O.S. 2021, Section 509, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 509), is amended to read as follows: Section 509. A. The Department of Corrections is authorized to maintain the following facilities in this 2. Oklahoma State Reformatory in Granite; 3. Lexington Assessment and Reception Center in Lexington; 4. Jackie Brannon Correctional Center in McAlester; ENGR. H. B. NO. 3969 Page 5. Joseph Harp Correctional Center in Lexington; 6. Howard McLeod Correctional Center in Atoka; 7. Mack H. Alford Correctional Center in Stringtown; 8. Jim E. Hamilton Correctional Center in Hodgen; 9. Mabel Bassett Correctional Center in McLoud; 10. R.B. "Dick" Conner Correctional Center in Hominy; 11. James Crabtree Correctional Center in Helena; 12. Jess Dunn Correctional Center in Taft; 13. Northeast Oklahoma Community Corrections Center in Vinita; 14. John Lilley Correctional Center in Boley; 15. Dr. Eddie Warrior Correctional Center in Taft; 16. Clara Waters Community Corrections Center in Oklahoma City; 17. …
Sponsors
- Rande Worthen (R, HD-064)
- Caldwell (R) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Direct to Calendar
- : Withdrawn from Rules committee
- : Second Reading referred to Rules
- : First Reading
- : Engrossed, signed, to Senate
- : Referred for engrossment
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 90 Nays: 0
- : Amended
- : Coauthored by Representative(s) Worthen
- : General Order
Votes
- Third Reading (March 25, 2026): 90 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (March 3, 2026): 27 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Prisons and Reformatories
Common questions
- What is HB3969?
- HB3969 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prisons and reformatories; penal institutions; effective date.
- What does HB3969 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 509, as last amended by Section 2, Chapter 467, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 509), which relates to penal institutions; providing name for certain facility; and providing an effective date.
- What is the status of HB3969?
- Failed as of April 23, 2026. Latest action: Direct to Calendar (April 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB3969?
- Caldwell (R), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for HB3969?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=HB3969&Session=2600
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