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HB 4287

Prisons and reformatories; Oklahoma Department of Corrections; electronic record; Oklahoma State Data Center; census geography; effective date.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Andy Fugate

Oklahoma requires Department of Corrections to digitize prison records and integrate them with state data systems using standardized census geography for improved data tracking and oversight.

Referred to Public Safety
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Bill Summary · HB 4287

Legislative bill overview

HB 4287 requires the Oklahoma Department of Corrections to maintain electronic records and integrate prison data with the Oklahoma State Data Center, utilizing census geography standards. The bill establishes procedures for how correctional facility information is collected, stored, and reported to state data systems.

Why is this important

Modernizing prison record-keeping through electronic systems improves data accuracy, accessibility, and transparency for oversight and policy evaluation. Standardized census geography integration enables better analysis of incarceration patterns across regions and supports evidence-based criminal justice decision-making.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Transitioning to comprehensive electronic records systems requires significant IT infrastructure investment and ongoing maintenance funding
  • Data privacy concerns: Centralizing corrections data raises questions about security, who accesses inmate information, and protection against misuse
  • Operational burden: Requirements may impose additional administrative workload on DOC staff already managing resource constraints

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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