Representative Brian Hill

Hi, I'm Brian Hill and I represent the people of Oklahoma's 47th District.


representative

Leadership

Oversight Committee Chair

60th Legislature

Assistant Majority Floor Leader

59th Legislature

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Feb 13, 2025
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Hill Advances Bill to Help Inmates Obtain Driver’s Licenses Before Release

Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, has passed legislation out of committee to assist inmates leaving state custody with obtaining driver's licenses. House Bill 2364 requires the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) to assist inmates in obtaining a noncompliant REAL ID driver license. If an inmate does not or cannot obtain a driver's license, DOC is required to assist them in obtaining a REAL ID Noncompliant Identification Card. The change updates the Sarah Stitt Act, which Hill passed in 2021 to provide needed documentation and employment services to those leaving incarceration in an effort to reduce Oklahoma's recidivism rate and boost the state's economy. Under the law, DOC is also required to provide inmates with copies of their degrees and certificates, work record, birth certificate, as well as a Social Security card, a resume and documentation that the inmate completed a practice job interview. The act was named for Oklahoma's First Lady Sarah Stitt in recognition for her work to reduce recidivism. "When inmates leave prison fully prepared to enter the workforce and gain housing, our whole state benefits," Hill said. "The likelihood they'll return to prison is significantly lessened because they reenter society with the tools and support they need to make it happen. House Bill 2364 would help American citizens leave Oklahoma prisons with a state driver's license, which will help them access work, housing, grocery stores and other services, and gives them a state ID to be used in securing a job. This not only reduces recidivism but also strengthens Oklahoma’s restorative workforce by helping more people become productive, contributing members of society." HB2364 passed the House Public Safety Committee 5-0 on Wednesday and must be heard by the House Judiciary and Public Safety Oversight Committee before it may move to the House floor.



Feb 13, 2025
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Hill's Expansion of the Successful Adulthood Act Passes First Committee

Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang, has passed an update to the Successful Adulthood Act, which assists Oklahomans aging out of the state's foster care system, through its first committee. House Bill 2361 adds several provisions to the Act to further assist those Oklahomans as they transition out of foster care into adulthood. It would add a requirement that a child who has been in foster care for at least six months and is about to age out must be provided with their educational transcripts, diplomas and professional certificates earned while under state custody, as well as information on how to obtain health insurance. Additionally, the measure would expand the ages of individuals who can access successful adulthood services after being released from custody due to the entry of an adoption decree or guardianship order. The current age range is 16 to 21, but under HB2361, that age range would be expanded from 14 to 21. "House Bill 2361 strengthens our commitment to helping young Oklahomans smoothly transition out of foster care," Hill said. "By expanding access to resources and ensuring they have the tools they need—like health insurance information, educational records and extended support services—we're empowering them to build stable futures. Every young person deserves the opportunity to thrive right here in Oklahoma, and House Bill 2361 means they won't have to navigate this major life change alone." Hill said the bill also includes a new provision modeled after the Sarah Stitt Act, which Hill passed in 2021, which requires the Department of Corrections (DOC) to provide people leaving incarceration with certain documents and identification. Under HB2361, someone in custody of the Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) and has since turned 18 and will re-enter society must be provided with certain documentation before being released. Those documents would include an official or certified copy of the United States birth certificate, a social security card, a state-issued driver's license or identification card, any educational transcripts, diplomas, or professional certificates earned while in OJA custody, and information about how to obtain health insurance and personal medical records. "This new addition to the Successful Adulthood Act would ensure that young people leaving state custody have the documents they need to smoothly transition into adulthood and the workforce," Hill said. "By providing these resources, we can ensure they have a significantly stronger chance of securing housing, employment and education, which helps them become productive members of our society and valued members of our communities." HB2361 passed the House Children, Youth and Family Services Committee 5-0 and now proceeds to the House Health and Human Services Oversight Committee for consideration.



Dec 9, 2024
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House Page Program Opens Applications

The Oklahoma House of Representatives High School Page Program has opened applications for the First Regular Session of the 60th Legislature, announced Program Director Rep. Brian Hill, R-Mustang. Every year, hundreds of juniors and seniors from across the state participate in the House High School Page Program at the Oklahoma State Capitol in Oklahoma City. Participating students have the opportunity to view the legislative process up close and gain a deeper understanding of state government. Students accepted to the program are assigned to one week during the legislative session, which runs from the first Monday in February through the last Friday in May. They arrive on Sunday afternoon and serve Monday through Thursday in the House Chamber during daily session. Pages also assist representatives and staff with tasks and participate in the House Page Mock Legislature on the floor of the House Chamber. "Working with our wonderful high school Pages and getting to know them serves as an important reminder of why we were sent to the Legislature—to improve our great state not for ourselves, but for their futures," said Hill, who has served as the program director since 2020. "Any student, regardless of what career path they may be interested in, leaves the House Page Program with a strong understanding and appreciation of the political process and the importance of civics engagement." Hotel accommodations and chaperones are provided for all students. Pages are transported to and from the State Capitol daily and are closely supervised. Interested high school juniors and seniors may visit https://former.okhouse.gov/Pages/ to submit an application or contact their state representative for more information. The First Regular Session of the 60th Legislature begins Mon., Feb. 3, 2025.