Bridging the Reentry Divide: Rep. Ajay Pittman’s Prisoner Reentry Pilot

In February 2025, Representative Ajay Pittman introduced House Bill 2923, the Oklahoma Prisoner Reentry Pilot Program, with the goal of providing individualized support plans for incarcerated individuals as they transition back into their communities. Building on her earlier criminal justice reform work, including diversion programs and sentencing updates, this initiative partners with local nonprofits to deliver mentorship, job‐skill training, housing assistance, and mental health resources. By codifying wraparound services into law, Pittman ensures sustained funding and oversight, aiming to reduce recidivism rates and strengthen public safety across Oklahoma. The bill advanced swiftly through committee, earning bipartisan praise for its combination of fiscal responsibility and human‑centered design, and now awaits the governor’s signature. “We must close the divide between incarceration and opportunity,” Pittman declared on the House floor. “This Pilot Program is our promise to both victims and those seeking a second chance.”