Oklahoma SB1255: Pardons and paroles; requiring medical director of the Department of Corrections to make certain request. Effective date.

What the bill says

An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.18, which relates to placement on the Pardon and Parole Board docket for medical reason; giving medical director of the Department of Corrections certain authority; updating statutory language and reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Pardons and paroles.

From the enrolled text, April 28, 2026:

An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.18, which relates to placement on the Pardon and Parole Board docket for medical reason; giving medical director of the Department of Corrections certain authority; updating statutory language and reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Pardons and paroles SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.18, is amended to read as follows: Section 332.18. A. The Director of the Department of Corrections medical director of the Department of Corrections shall have the authority to request the Executive Director of the Pardon and Parole Board to place an inmate on the Pardon and Parole Board docket for a medical reason, out of the normal processing procedures. Documentation of the medical condition of such inmate shall be certified by the medical director of the Department of Corrections. The Pardon and Parole Board shall have the authority to bring any such inmate before the Board at any time, except as otherwise provided in subsection B of this section. B. When a request is made for a medical parole review of an inmate who is dying or is near death or is medically frail or is medically vulnerable as defined in subsection F of this section as certified by the medical director of the Department of Corrections or whose medical condition …

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Sponsors

• Darcy Jech (R, SD-026) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2026
2. April 29, 2026: Sent to Governor
3. April 29, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
4. April 29, 2026: Enrolled, to House
5. April 28, 2026: Referred for enrollment
6. April 28, 2026: Signed, returned to Senate
7. April 28, 2026: Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 73 Nays: 19
8. April 28, 2026: General Order
9. April 14, 2026: CR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
10. March 31, 2026: Policy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Criminal Judiciary

Votes

• Third Reading (April 28, 2026): 73 yea, 19 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (April 14, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Floor Vote (March 31, 2026): 6 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading (March 25, 2026): 45 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Public Safety Committee (February 24, 2026): 8 yea, 1 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB1255?

SB1255 is a bill in the Oklahoma Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Pardons and paroles; requiring medical director of the Department of Corrections to make certain request. Effective date.

What does SB1255 do?

In its own words: An Act relating to pardons and paroles; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 332.18, which relates to placement on the Pardon and Parole Board docket for medical reason; giving medical director of the Department of Corrections certain authority; updating statutory language and reference; and providing an effective date. SUBJECT: Pardons and paroles.

What is the status of SB1255?

Chaptered as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Becomes law without Governor's signature 05/06/2026 (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored SB1255?

Darcy Jech (R, SD-026).

Where is the official record for SB1255?

On the Oklahoma Legislature website: https://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=SB1255&Session=2600