Oklahoma legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Oklahoma SB1213: Prisons and reformatories; modifying provisions related to inmate earned credits. Effective date.
Status: Signed into law, May 13, 2026
What the bill says
An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 132, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138), which relates to earned credits; removing incarceration length requirements for certain class levels; modifying earned credits provisions for certain inmates; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Inmate earned credits.
From the enrolled text, May 6, 2026:
An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 132, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138), which relates to earned credits; removing incarceration length requirements for certain class levels; modifying earned credits provisions for certain inmates; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Inmate earned credits SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 132, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138), is amended to read as follows: Section 138. A. Except as otherwise provided by law, every inmate of a state correctional institution shall have his or her term of imprisonment reduced monthly, based upon the class level to which they are he or she is assigned. Earned credits may be subtracted from the total credits accumulated by an inmate, upon recommendation of the institution's disciplinary committee, following due process, and upon approval of the warden or superintendent. Each earned credit is equivalent to one (1) day of incarceration. Lost credits may be restored by the warden or superintendent upon approval of the classification committee. If a maximum and minimum term of imprisonment is imposed, the provisions of this subsection shall apply only to the maximum term. No deductions shall be credited …
Sponsors
- Nikki Nice (D, SD-048)
- Dave Rader (R, SD-039) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
- : Sent to Governor
- : Enrolled, to House
- : Referred for enrollment
- : Signed, returned to Senate
- : Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 2
- : General Order
- : CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
- : Coauthored by Senator(s) Nice
- : Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety
Votes
- Third Reading (May 6, 2026): 87 yea, 2 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 12 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Floor Vote (April 1, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Third Reading (March 16, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
- Senate Judiciary Committee (February 24, 2026): 7 yea, 0 nay, passed
Subjects: Prisons and Reformatories
Common questions
- What is SB1213?
- SB1213 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Prisons and reformatories; modifying provisions related to inmate earned credits. Effective date.
- What does SB1213 do?
- In its own words: An Act relating to prisons and reformatories; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 138, as last amended by Section 1, Chapter 132, O.S.L. 2025 (57 O.S. Supp. 2025, Section 138), which relates to earned credits; removing incarceration length requirements for certain class levels; modifying earned credits provisions for certain inmates; updating statutory language; making language gender neutral; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Inmate earned credits.
- What is the status of SB1213?
- Signed into law as of May 13, 2026. Latest action: Approved by Governor 05/12/2026 (May 13, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB1213?
- Dave Rader (R, SD-039), with 1 co-sponsor.
- Where is the official record for SB1213?
- On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1213&Session=2600
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