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Committee advances bill requiring full service of sentences for trafficking offenses

Oklahoma Senate Public Safety Committee · February 10, 2026

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Summary

SB 12-60 would require child and human traffickers to serve their full sentences (no earned credits); the sponsor framed it as prioritizing victims and the measure passed committee 6-2 after questions about Department of Corrections consultation and disciplinary consequences.

Senator Hines presented SB 12-60, saying the bill "prioritizes victims over offenders" by ensuring child and human traffickers serve their entire sentences without the possibility of earned credits or parole reductions.

Committee members asked whether the Department of Corrections had been consulted about the operational and disciplinary impact of removing credits. The sponsor acknowledged that DOC had not been consulted in drafting and said she expected DOC could manage the change, noting the bill also includes cleanup language from prior legislation.

Supporters described human trafficking as a severe offense that warrants strict penalties; opponents asked for consultation and expressed concern about system impacts. After debate, the committee recorded 6 ayes and 2 nays and reported the bill to the next stage.

The committee record indicates sponsors will continue discussions with corrections officials and interested senators as the bill moves forward.