ENGR. H. B. NO. 2364 Page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 ENGROSSED HOUSE BILL NO. 2364 By: Hill, Stark, Schreiber, Munson, and Deck of the House and Daniels of the Senate An Act relating to corrections; amending 57 O.S. 2021, Section 513.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 64, O.S.L. 2022 (57 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 513.3), which relates to the Sarah Stitt Act; modifying responsible agency; requiring inmates be assisted in receiving certain driver license before release; making certain prioritization; requiring certain documentation be gathered; au thorizing the certain use of funds; and providing an effective date. BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA: SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 57 O.S. 2021, Section 513.3, as amended by Section 1, Chapter 64, O.S.L. 2022 (5 7 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 513.3), is amended to read as follows: Section 513.3. A. When any inmate shall be discharged from an institution of the Department of Corrections and the intended residence designated by the inmate is within this state, the Department of Corrections shall provide the inmate with relevant documentation to assist the inmate in obtaining post -release employment and shall coordinate with the Department of Public Safety ENGR. H. B. NO. 2364 Page 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Service Oklahoma to provide a REAL ID Noncompliant Driver Licens e or a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card if the inmate does not have a current state -issued identification card or driver license . The Department of Corrections shall first assist the inmate in obtaining a REAL ID Noncompliant Driver License. If efforts to assist the inmate in obtaining a REAL ID Noncompliant Driv er License fail, the Department of Corrections shall assist the inmate in obtaining a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card . B. 1. Within nine (9) months prior to the release of an in mate from custody, the Department of Corrections shall identify whether the inmate has a current form of state identification and begin the process of gathering the documentation required for the issuance of a REAL ID Noncompliant Driver License or, if the inmate is unable to obtain a REAL ID Noncompliant Driver License, a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card pursuant to Section 6 -105.3 of Title 47 of the Oklahoma Statutes. If an inmate has any valid form of a state - issued identification card or driver license, the inmate may avail himself or herself of the provisions of this section. 2. The Department of Corrections may utilize any funds available to cover the costs associated with the implementation and administration of this section and the purchase of REAL ID Noncompliant Driver Licenses or REAL ID Noncompliant Ide ntification Cards, including, but not limited to, inmate trust funds, existing funds of the Department of Corrections and donations. ENGR. H. B. NO. 2364 Page 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 3. The provisions of this section shall apply only to inmates who may receive a state -issued identification card pursuant to Section 1550.42 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes. C. For purposes of assisting an inmate in obtaining post - release employment, the Department of Corrections shall provide the inmate with the following documentation: 1. A copy of the vocational tra ining record of the inmate, if applicable; 2. A copy of the work record of the inmate, if applicable; 3. A certified copy of the birth certificate of the inmate, if obtainable; 4. A Social Security card or a replacement Social Security card of the inmate, if obtainable; 5. A resume that includes any trade learned by the inmate and the proficiency at that trade by the inmate; and 6. Documentation that the inmate has completed a practice job interview. In addition, the Department shall notify the inmate if he or she is eligible to apply for a license from a state entity charged with oversight of an occupational license or certification. D. The following categories of inmates are not requ ired to complete resumes or practice job interviews prior to their release from incarceration: 1. Inmates sixty-five (65) years of age or older; ENGR. H. B. NO. 2364 Page 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 2. Inmates releasing to medical parole or discharging from a prison infirmary setting; 3. Inmates releasing from a Department of Corrections Mental Health Unit; 4. Inmates releasing to the custody of another jurisdiction on a warrant or detainer; 5. Inmates returning to community supervision from an intermediate revocation facility; and 6. Inmates that the De partment determines would be physically or mentally unable to return to the workforce upon release from incarceration. E. The Department of Corrections is authorized to promulgate rules and procedures to implement the provisions of this section. SECTION 2. This act shall become effective November 1, 2025. Passed the House of Representatives the 13th day of March, 2025. Presiding Officer of the House of Representatives Passed the Senate the ____ day of __________, 2025. Presiding Officer of the Senate