Ten criminal justice bills worth tracking this legislative session
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January 30, 2022
Bills aimed at easing the reentry process for Oklahomans incarcerated received strong bipartisan support in 2021.
The Senate and House unanimously voted to enact the Sarah Stitt Act, which directs the Department of Corrections to ensure prisoners obtain state-issued identification cards prior to their release. Both chambers passed House Bill 1795, which modifies when a driver’s license can be revoked due to failure to pay court fines and fees.
Lawmakers will look to expand on those reforms when the 2022 legislative session convenes on Feb. 7.
Among the proposals is House Bill 3316, which would...
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