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Yes: 123 • No: 4
OklahomaSB 1213Oklahoma 2026 Regular SessionSenate
Prisons and reformatories; modifying provisions related to inmate earned credits. Effective date.
Sponsored By: Dave Rader (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Senate Committee
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
4 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Monthly time credits by class
Beginning November 1, 2026, inmates earn monthly time credits based on class level. Each credit equals one day off the sentence. Monthly credits are: with listed felonies—Class 1: 0, Class 2: 22, Class 3: 33, Class 4: 44; without listed felonies—Class 1: 0, Class 2: 22, Class 3: 45, Class 4: 60. Class 3 needs at least 3 months served and excellent reviews; Class 4 needs at least 8 months and outstanding reviews. Levels 2–4 require work or programs, clean living areas, good hygiene, and cooperative behavior. Prisons use a five-step rating and a review committee that meets at least every four months, and you can file a grievance. Credits can be taken only with due process and the warden’s approval, and lost credits may be restored; prisons must total and share time records regularly. Inmates in non-disciplinary administrative segregation may be placed in Class 2. The Department checks state, federal, and juvenile records to set your rate.
Who cannot earn time credits
Starting November 1, 2026, inmates serving life sentences do not earn time credits. No credits are given if the crime caused the death of an on‑duty police officer, Department of Corrections employee, or private prison employee. People sent to an intermediate revocation facility for breaking probation do not earn credits. Anyone ever convicted or adjudicated for listed felonies (including in other states, federal, or military court) cannot get the higher monthly credit rates.
Credits for jail time and medical leave
Beginning November 1, 2026, days on approved medical leave count as time served when the prison cannot provide the needed treatment. Days served in jail before transport are deducted from the state prison term. If you are held in county jail after sentencing due to DOC reception scheduling, you earn 1.47 credits per day starting on the judgment date, unless you are convicted of a new crime committed in the jail.
Extra credits for school and treatment
From November 1, 2026, inmates earn extra credits for completing programs. A bachelor’s degree gives 200 credits; an associate’s gives 100; a high school diploma or equivalency gives 90; vocational training gives 80; alcohol or chemical abuse treatment of at least four continuous months gives 70; other education gives 10–30. A high school credential earned in county jail counts only if the jail records the completion on the transfer form and custody was continuous.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dave Rader
Republican • Senate
Cosponsors
Erick Harris
Republican • House
Nikki Nice
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 5/6/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 87 • No: 2
House vote • 4/14/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/14/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 12 • No: 1
House vote • 4/1/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 6 • No: 0
House vote • 4/1/2026
DO PASS
Yes: 6 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/16/2026
THIRD READING
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2026
Top_of_Page
Yes: 0 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Approved by Governor 05/12/2026
5/13/2026SenateSent to Governor
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseEnrolled, to House
5/6/2026SenateReferred for enrollment
5/6/2026SenateSigned, returned to Senate
5/6/2026HouseThird Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 87 Nays: 2
5/6/2026HouseGeneral Order
5/6/2026HouseCR; Do Pass Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee
4/14/2026HouseCoauthored by Senator(s) Nice
4/1/2026HousePolicy recommendation to the Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight committee; Do Pass Public Safety
4/1/2026HouseReferred to Public Safety
3/30/2026HouseSecond Reading referred to Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight
3/30/2026HouseFirst Reading
3/17/2026HouseEngrossed to House
3/17/2026SenateReferred for engrossment
3/16/2026SenateMeasure passed: Ayes: 46 Nays: 0
3/16/2026SenateGeneral Order, Considered
3/16/2026SenatePlaced on General Order
2/26/2026SenateReported Do Pass Judiciary committee; CR filed
2/24/2026SenateSecond Reading referred to Judiciary
2/3/2026SenateCoauthored by Representative Harris (principal House author)
2/2/2026SenateAuthored by Senator Rader
2/2/2026SenateFirst Reading
2/2/2026Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled (final version)
5/6/2026
Floor (House)
4/18/2026
House Committee Report
4/14/2026
House Policy Committee Report
4/1/2026
Engrossed
3/17/2026
Floor (Senate)
2/25/2026
Senate Committee Report
2/24/2026
Introduced
12/3/2025
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