Oklahoma SB1244: Pardons and paroles; modifying criteria for certain parole of elderly individuals. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending O.S. 2021, Section 332.21, which relates to parole of certain inmates; modifying criteria for certain parole; modifying criteria for certain riskassessment instrument; requiring the Pardon and Parole Board to place certain inmates on parole docket; requiring granting of certain parole; updating statutory language and reference; and providing an effective date.

From the introduced text, December 15, 2025:

An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending O.S. 2021, Section 332.21, which relates to parole of certain inmates; modifying criteria for certain parole; modifying criteria for certain riskassessment instrument; requiring the Pardon and Parole Board to place certain inmates on parole docket; requiring granting of certain parole; updating statutory language and reference; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.21, is amended to read as follows: Section 332.21. A. The Pardon and Parole Board is empowered to parole a prisoner an inmate who: 1. Is sixty (60) years of age or older; 2. Has served, in actual custody, the shorter of ten (10) years of the term or terms of imprisonment, or one-third (1/3) of the total term or terms of imprisonment; and 3. Poses minimal public Does not pose substantial safety risks warranting continued imprisonment;. Req. No. 2557 Page 4. Is not imprisoned for a crime enumerated in Section 13.1 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes or Section 571 of Title 57 of the Oklahoma Statutes; and 5. Has not been convicted of a crime that would require the person to be subject to the registration requirements of the Sex Offenders Registration Act. B. The authority to grant parole under Section …

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Sponsors

• Dave Rader (R, SD-039) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. February 17, 2026: Coauthored by Representative Osburn (principal House author)
2. February 3, 2026: Second Reading referred to Judiciary
3. February 2, 2026: Authored by Senator Rader
4. February 2, 2026: First Reading

Common questions

What is SB1244?

SB1244 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Pardons and paroles; modifying criteria for certain parole of elderly individuals. Effective date.

What does SB1244 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending O.S. 2021, Section 332.21, which relates to parole of certain inmates; modifying criteria for certain parole; modifying criteria for certain riskassessment instrument; requiring the Pardon and Parole Board to place certain inmates on parole docket; requiring granting of certain parole; updating statutory language and reference; and providing an effective date.

What is the status of SB1244?

In committee as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: Coauthored by Representative Osburn (principal House author) (February 17, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1244?

Dave Rader (R, SD-039).

Where is the official record for SB1244?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1244&Session=2600