Oklahoma 2024 Regular Session

Oklahoma House Bill HB2829

Introduced
2/6/23  

Caption

Parole supervision; creating the Oklahoma Parole Supervision Act of 2023; effective date.

Impact

If enacted, HB2829 will have significant implications for the state's criminal justice system, particularly in how parole supervision is administered. The new act will introduce formal requirements for managing parolees, which could positively impact recidivism rates by fostering a more accountable system. Additionally, this bill acknowledges the importance of tailoring supervision to the needs of individual parolees, which may include support for rehabilitation and reintegration into the community.

Summary

House Bill 2829, introduced by Representative Blancett, seeks to create the Oklahoma Parole Supervision Act of 2023. This legislation aims to establish a structured framework for the supervision of individuals on parole within the state. The bill intends to provide guidelines and procedures that will standardize the parole supervision process, making it clearer and more efficient. By doing so, it hopes to ensure that parolees receive the necessary oversight and support they need to successfully reintegrate into society.

Contention

While the text of the bill does not explicitly indicate areas of contention, discussions around parole supervision often include debates on the balance between public safety and the rights of individuals on parole. Stakeholders may have differing opinions about the best practices for supervising parolees, including issues regarding the funding of such programs, the necessary resources for effective supervision, and the potential stigma faced by individuals re-entering society. These concerns could spark discussions during the legislative process regarding the adequacy of the proposed measures in HB2829.

Companion Bills

OK HB2829

Carry Over Parole supervision; creating the Oklahoma Parole Supervision Act of 2023; effective date.

Previously Filed As

OK HB2829

Parole supervision; creating the Oklahoma Parole Supervision Act of 2023; effective date.

OK SB123

Parole; clarifying parole guidelines. Effective date.

OK HB2793

Professions and occupations; Oklahoma Allopathic Medical and Surgical Licensure and Supervision Act; removing prohibition; effective date.

OK HB2490

Criminal procedure; district attorneys; extension of supervision; dismissal of charges; effective date.

OK SB459

Practice of nursing; eliminating supervision requirement for Certified Nurse-Midwife; modifying various provisions of the Oklahoma Pharmacy Act and the Oklahoma Nursing Practice Act. Effective date.

OK HB2477

Prisons and reformatories; Department of Corrections; Pardon and Parole Board; termination dates; effective date.

OK HB1269

Sunset; creating the Oklahoma Sunset Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1268

Sunset; creating the Oklahoma Sunset Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB1270

Sunset; creating the Oklahoma Sunset Act of 2023; effective date.

OK HB2826

Sunset; creating the Oklahoma Sunset Act of 2023; effective date.

Similar Bills

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